The Hurt Locker Movie Barcode

2008 · dir. Kathryn Bigelow · 131 min · 1.85:1 · drama

Amber / Blue palette · Dark · 331 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 131 minutes of The Hurt Locker 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 Kathryn Bigelow in 2008 and framed at 1.85:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

A bomb squad team in Iraq faces intense danger while defusing explosives under heavy fire. The film explores the thrill and trauma of war through the eyes of a reckless leader. The visuals use dusty yellows and shaky camera work to create a sense of constant heat and tension.

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Film details

Release year
2008
Director
Kathryn Bigelow
Runtime
131 min
Aspect ratio
1.85:1
Average shot
3.2s
Genre
drama

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