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
Categories
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