Kes Movie Barcode

1969 · dir. Ken Loach · 110 min · 1.66:1 · drama

Blue / Teal palette · Dark · 329 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 110 minutes of Kes 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 Ken Loach in 1969 and framed at 1.66:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

A bullied boy from a tough mining town finds solace and purpose in training a wild kestrel. The film deals with the harshness of the British school system and the lack of hope for the working class. The visuals are gritty and naturalistic, dominated by muted greys, browns, and overcast skies.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1969
Director
Ken Loach
Runtime
110 min
Aspect ratio
1.66:1
Average shot
8.4s
Genre
drama

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