The Empire Strikes Back Movie Barcode

1980 · dir. Irvin Kershner · 124 min · 2.39:1 · drama

Blue / Amber palette · Very dark · 324 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 124 minutes of The Empire Strikes Back 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 Irvin Kershner in 1980 and framed at 2.39:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

The rebels face a heavy defeat and the young hero goes to train with a wise master while his friends are hunted. This sequel explores darker themes of family secrets and the cost of war. The visuals range from bright white snow to the warm orange glow of a cloud city.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1980
Director
Irvin Kershner
Runtime
124 min
Aspect ratio
2.39:1
Average shot
5.4s
Genre
drama

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