Dragon Inn Movie Barcode

1967 · dir. King Hu · 111 min · 2.35:1 · action

Amber / Teal palette · Dark · 326 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 111 minutes of Dragon Inn 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 King Hu in 1967 and framed at 2.35:1, the action palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

A group of fighters gathers at a remote inn to protect the children of a betrayed general. It is a classic tale of honor and swordplay set in the desert. The film uses wide shots of the dry landscape and bold splashes of red and blue in the costumes.

Key colours

#2F8EB2
#872F3E
#266C6F
#CC4B5E
#3397B9

Film details

Release year
1967
Director
King Hu
Runtime
111 min
Aspect ratio
2.35:1
Average shot
5.0s
Genre
action

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