Ran Movie Barcode

1985 · dir. Akira Kurosawa · 162 min · 1.85:1 · drama

Red / Amber palette · Dark · 323 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 162 minutes of Ran 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 Akira Kurosawa in 1985 and framed at 1.85:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

An aging lord decides to divide his kingdom among his three sons, which leads to a brutal family war. The film explores themes of greed and betrayal as the old man loses his mind. The visuals are striking, using vibrant primary colors for the flags and armor against green landscapes.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1985
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Runtime
162 min
Aspect ratio
1.85:1
Average shot
11.2s
Genre
drama

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