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

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