Hunger Movie Barcode
2008 · dir. Steve McQueen · 96 min · 1.85:1 · drama
Amber / Gold palette · Dark · 325 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 96 minutes of Hunger 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 Steve McQueen in 2008 and framed at 1.85:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.
About this filmv
The film follows Bobby Sands as he leads a hunger strike in a Northern Irish prison during the early eighties. It explores the power of the body as a tool for protest and the harsh reality of life behind bars. The visuals are stark and cold, featuring muted grey tones and long shots that focus on the decaying setting.
Key colours
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Film details
- Release year
- 2008
- Director
- Steve McQueen
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85:1
- Average shot
- 11.0s
- Genre
- drama
Categories
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