Scarface Movie Barcode

1983 · dir. Brian De Palma · 170 min · 2.39:1 · crime

Amber / Red palette · Dark · 326 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 170 minutes of Scarface 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 Brian De Palma in 1983 and framed at 2.39:1, the crime palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

A Cuban refugee rises to become a powerful drug kingpin in Miami before his empire falls apart. The movie deals with greed, power, and the dark side of the American dream. The look is full of neon pinks, bright whites, and sunny blues that hide the violence.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1983
Director
Brian De Palma
Runtime
170 min
Aspect ratio
2.39:1
Average shot
6.4s
Genre
crime

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