Paths of Glory Movie Barcode

1957 · dir. Stanley Kubrick · 88 min · 1.37:1 · war

Green / Amber palette · Very dark · 330 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 88 minutes of Paths of Glory 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 Stanley Kubrick in 1957 and framed at 1.37:1, the war palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

A French general orders a suicidal attack on a German position to further his own career. When the soldiers fail to take the hill, three men are chosen to face a court martial for cowardice. The film uses stark black and white tones to show the harsh reality of life in the muddy trenches.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1957
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Runtime
88 min
Aspect ratio
1.37:1
Average shot
9.8s
Genre
war

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