Metropolis Movie Barcode
1927 · dir. Fritz Lang · 148 min · 1.33:1 · drama
Blue / Amber palette · Very dark · 325 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 148 minutes of Metropolis 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 1927 and framed at 1.33:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.
About this filmv
A wealthy son discovers the harsh life of the workers who keep a massive city running deep underground. The film explores the divide between the rich elite and the poor laborers. It features striking black and white sets with giant machines and tall art deco buildings.
Key colours
#716359
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Film details
- Release year
- 1927
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Runtime
- 148 min
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33:1
- Average shot
- 6.4s
- Genre
- drama
Categories
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