Apocalypse Now Movie Barcode

1979 · dir. Francis Ford Coppola · 147 min · 2.35:1 · war

Amber / Red palette · Very dark · 325 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 147 minutes of Apocalypse Now 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 Francis Ford Coppola in 1979 and framed at 2.35:1, the war palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

A soldier travels deep into the jungle to find a colonel who has gone mad during the war. The story explores the dark side of human nature and the chaos of combat. The film uses thick smoke, orange fires, and deep green shadows to create a heavy mood.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1979
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Runtime
147 min
Aspect ratio
2.35:1
Average shot
9.8s
Genre
war

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