The Great Escape Movie Barcode

1963 · dir. John Sturges · 172 min · 2.35:1 · drama

Amber / Gold palette · Dark · 327 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 172 minutes of The Great Escape 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 John Sturges in 1963 and framed at 2.35:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

Allied prisoners of war work together to tunnel out of a high-security German camp. The plot focuses on their clever planning and the risky bike chase that follows. The visuals feature dusty browns and olive greens that feel grounded and realistic.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1963
Director
John Sturges
Runtime
172 min
Aspect ratio
2.35:1
Average shot
8.0s
Genre
drama

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