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
Categories
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