Chinatown Movie Barcode

1974 · dir. Roman Polanski · 130 min · 2.39:1 · drama

Gold / Amber palette · Dark · 327 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 130 minutes of Chinatown 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 Roman Polanski in 1974 and framed at 2.39:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

A private eye gets caught in a web of corruption and murder while investigating a water scam in 1930s Los Angeles. The film explores themes of greed and hidden family secrets through a hard-boiled lens. The visual style uses golden sunlight and deep shadows to create a classic noir feel.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1974
Director
Roman Polanski
Runtime
130 min
Aspect ratio
2.39:1
Average shot
8.6s
Genre
drama

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