A Touch of Sin Movie Barcode

2013 · dir. Jia Zhangke · 133 min · 2.39:1 · crime

Amber / Blue palette · Very dark · 321 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 133 minutes of A Touch of Sin into a single image: every shot is averaged to one colour and laid down as a vertical stripe, left to right, opening frame to end credits. Directed by Jia Zhangke in 2013 and framed at 2.39:1, the crime palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

Four people across modern China are pushed to the edge by corruption and social inequality, leading to sudden acts of violence. The film examines the cost of rapid economic growth on the working class. The cinematography uses sharp, realistic lighting and wide shots of industrial landscapes.

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Film details

Release year
2013
Director
Jia Zhangke
Runtime
133 min
Aspect ratio
2.39:1
Average shot
11.0s
Genre
crime

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