Election Hong Kong Movie Barcode
2005 · dir. Johnnie To · 101 min · 1.85:1 · crime
Amber / Blue palette · Dark · 326 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 101 minutes of Election Hong Kong 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 Johnnie To in 2005 and framed at 1.85:1, the crime palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.
About this filmv
Two rival gang leaders compete to become the new head of a powerful criminal triad. The movie explores the rituals and internal power struggles of organized crime in a modern setting. The visuals are dark and moody, using cool blue tones and shadows to create a sense of danger.
Key colours
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Film details
- Release year
- 2005
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85:1
- Average shot
- 5.4s
- Genre
- crime
Categories
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