A Touch of Zen Movie Barcode
1971 · dir. King Hu · 200 min · 2.35:1 · action
Amber / Gold palette · Dark · 326 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 200 minutes of A Touch of Zen 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 King Hu in 1971 and framed at 2.35:1, the action palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.
About this filmv
A humble artist becomes entangled in the plight of a fugitive noblewoman fleeing from corrupt officials. The movie blends Buddhist philosophy with high-stakes martial arts action. It is famous for its misty bamboo forests and vibrant, natural color palette.
Key colours
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Film details
- Release year
- 1971
- Director
- King Hu
- Runtime
- 200 min
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35:1
- Average shot
- 6.0s
- Genre
- action
Categories
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