Chicago Movie Barcode

2002 · dir. Rob Marshall · 113 min · 1.85:1 · drama

Blue / Amber palette · Very dark · 328 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 113 minutes of Chicago 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 Rob Marshall in 2002 and framed at 1.85:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

Two female killers compete for fame and a slick lawyer while waiting for trial in jail. The plot deals with media spin and how crime can become show business. It uses a rich palette of red and gold with stage lighting for its musical scenes.

Key colours

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#206A81
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Film details

Release year
2002
Director
Rob Marshall
Runtime
113 min
Aspect ratio
1.85:1
Average shot
2.8s
Genre
drama

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