Bicycle Thieves Movie Barcode
1948 · dir. Vittorio De Sica · 89 min · 1.37:1 · drama
Blue / Amber palette · Dark · 323 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 89 minutes of Bicycle Thieves 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 Vittorio De Sica in 1948 and framed at 1.37:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.
About this filmv
A poor man in postwar Rome desperately searches for his stolen bike so he can keep his job. The story explores the bond between a father and son amid deep social struggles. It features grainy black and white footage that gives the city a raw and authentic look.
Key colours
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Film details
- Release year
- 1948
- Director
- Vittorio De Sica
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37:1
- Average shot
- 8.8s
- Genre
- drama
Categories
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