The Hidden Fortress Movie Barcode

1958 · dir. Akira Kurosawa · 122 min · 2.35:1 · action

Amber / Red palette · Dark · 321 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 122 minutes of The Hidden Fortress 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 Akira Kurosawa in 1958 and framed at 2.35:1, the action palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

Two bumbling peasants help a general and a princess escape through enemy territory. The film blends humor with grand adventure and loyalty. It features wide shots of the natural landscape, shot in sharp black and white with high detail.

Key colours

#972A30
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Film details

Release year
1958
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Runtime
122 min
Aspect ratio
2.35:1
Average shot
7.5s
Genre
action

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