The Conformist Movie Barcode

1970 · dir. Bernardo Bertolucci · 113 min · 1.85:1 · drama

Blue / Teal palette · Very dark · 321 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 113 minutes of The Conformist 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 Bernardo Bertolucci in 1970 and framed at 1.85:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

In 1930s Italy, a man tries to fit into the fascist party by arranging the murder of his former teacher. The movie explores themes of hidden guilt and the need to belong at any cost. Every shot is filled with blue shadows and cold light that mirror the lead man's empty heart.

Key colours

#3E70BF
#0B0E23
#2F8284
#19445F
#AE8C32

Film details

Release year
1970
Director
Bernardo Bertolucci
Runtime
113 min
Aspect ratio
1.85:1
Average shot
9.4s
Genre
drama

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