Akira Movie Barcode
1988 · dir. Katsuhiro Otomo · 124 min · 1.85:1 · drama
Red / Amber palette · Very dark · 334 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 124 minutes of Akira 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 Katsuhiro Otomo in 1988 and framed at 1.85:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.
About this filmv
In a future city, a biker gang member gains dangerous psychic powers that threaten to destroy society. The film deals with themes of government corruption, youth rebellion, and uncontrollable evolution. The art features vibrant neon lights against a gritty, dark urban background.
Key colours
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Film details
- Release year
- 1988
- Director
- Katsuhiro Otomo
- Runtime
- 124 min
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85:1
- Average shot
- 4.0s
- Genre
- drama
Categories
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