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

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