The 400 Blows Movie Barcode
1959 · dir. Francois Truffaut · 99 min · 2.35:1 · drama
Amber / Blue palette · Dark · 321 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 99 minutes of The 400 Blows 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 Francois Truffaut in 1959 and framed at 2.35:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.
About this filmv
A young boy in Paris turns to petty crime as he struggles with neglectful parents and harsh teachers. The film captures the raw feeling of youth and the desire for freedom. It uses grainy black and white shots that highlight the cold city streets.
Key colours
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Film details
- Release year
- 1959
- Director
- Francois Truffaut
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35:1
- Average shot
- 9.8s
- Genre
- drama
Categories
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