Hana Bi Movie Barcode

1997 · dir. Takeshi Kitano · 103 min · 1.85:1 · crime

Blue / Teal palette · Dark · 322 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 103 minutes of Hana Bi 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 Takeshi Kitano in 1997 and framed at 1.85:1, the crime palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

A retired detective struggles with his wife's terminal illness while dealing with violent yakuza debts. The film balances brutal outbursts of action with quiet, contemplative moments of beauty. The screen is often filled with calm ocean blues and the vivid primary colors of the main character's paintings.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1997
Director
Takeshi Kitano
Runtime
103 min
Aspect ratio
1.85:1
Average shot
9.4s
Genre
crime

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