M Movie Barcode
1931 · dir. Fritz Lang · 117 min · 1.19:1 · drama
Blue / Teal palette · Very dark · 329 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 117 minutes of M 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 Fritz Lang in 1931 and framed at 1.19:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.
About this filmv
A city is gripped by fear as the police and criminals both hunt for a child killer. The film uses high-contrast black and white photography to create a tense, shadow-filled world. It explores themes of justice, paranoia, and the dark side of society.
Key colours
#1B1716
#6B5041
#202F3A
#241E1D
#3D5D6D
Film details
- Release year
- 1931
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Aspect ratio
- 1.19:1
- Average shot
- 9.8s
- Genre
- drama
Categories
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