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die Stimmung (-en)  mood, atmosphere; morale

Wie wird in diesem Film an den verschiedenen Handlungsorten Stimmung durch Farbe erzeugt?
How is color used to create an atmosphere for the various plot locations in this film?
Unter allem Diebesgesindel sind die Narren die schlimmsten. Sie rauben euch beides, Zeit und Stimmung. - J.W. Goethe
Of all the thieving riff-raff, fools are the worst. They steal both your time and your good mood. - J.W. Goethe

Related: das Stimmungsbarometer barometer of public opinion, die Stimmungskanone the life of the party (person)

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