Seven Samurai Movie Barcode

1954 · dir. Akira Kurosawa · 207 min · 1.37:1 · drama

Blue / Amber palette · Dark · 327 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 207 minutes of Seven Samurai 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 1954 and framed at 1.37:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

A poor village hires a group of masterless samurai to protect them from bandits during the harvest. The epic narrative focuses on the preparation for battle and the bond that forms between the warriors and the farmers. The black and white photography uses deep shadows and dynamic rain sequences to create a timeless, powerful look.

Key colours

#88684F
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#303D47
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Film details

Release year
1954
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Runtime
207 min
Aspect ratio
1.37:1
Average shot
9.8s
Genre
drama

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