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Watch how these clean lines and monochromatic palettes add to the spectacle of these intriguing films
There are a few minimalist designs featured in films that are worth bingeing for the aesthetics alone. However, in some cases, simplicity plays a role in shaping the world these characters inhabit.
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For one, minimalist designs are often used in futuristic movies and thrillers, be it to match the film setting or to create juxtapositions that add to the viewer's experience.
If you're a film enthusiast and enjoy admiring clean and straightforward layouts, browse through the list of films below:
2001: A Space Odyssey
Stanley Kubrick’s Academy Award-winning film, 2001: A Space Odyssey, features simple structures and elements and light-filled spaces, considering that this sci-fi movie tackles technology, humanity, and the future of both.
One of the pieces included in the film adding to the minimalist interior is the Djinn Chaise by Olivier Mourgue.
Basic Instinct
The Carmel property from Basic Instinct has a clean layout that anyone would love to admire—if and only when Catherine Tremell (played by Sharon Stone) is not home. The home currently costs US$40 million and is currently owned by Gary Vickers.
Parasite
In Parasite, the Oscar-winning film by Bong Joon-ho, much of the story unravels within the Park residence. This impressive minimalist home, designed by the director and production designer Lee Ha-jun, was built from scratch. The set was created meticulously to cater to both the filming process and the story's overarching theme.
American Psycho
The minimalist apartment in the thriller American Psycho was envisioned by set designer Jeanne Develle and production designer Gideon Ponte. Using monochromatic furnishings and sharp angles, the designers wanted to create an eerie space that purposefully set the mood.
Over time, the featured Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reic's Barcelona chairs soon became popular that it is continuously reproduced to this day.
Dune
One will find minimalist spaces in the sci-fi film Dune directed by Denis Villeneuve. Although the visuals are reminiscent of the medieval age, there are also elements of futurism. Together, both contrasting styles create a well-balanced backdrop that matches the film's story.
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Christine Andas is a features writer and the style lead of Tatler Philippines. She mostly covers style-related content but enjoys writing about space, sneakers, and her favourite stars. She acquired a master's degree in Creative Writing at the University of Santo Tomas and has written young adult short stories which can be read online.
