Shame Movie Barcode

1968 · dir. Elem Klimov · 148 min · 2.35:1 · war

Teal / Gold palette · Dark · 322 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 148 minutes of Shame 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 Elem Klimov in 1968 and framed at 2.35:1, the war palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

A young scientist and his friend deal with the moral consequences of their research during a time of war. The film uses stark black and white imagery to emphasize the bleak and cold environment. It focuses on the internal conflict between duty to one's country and personal ethics.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1968
Director
Elem Klimov
Runtime
148 min
Aspect ratio
2.35:1
Average shot
9.8s
Genre
war

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