The Idiots Movie Barcode
1998 · dir. Lars von Trier · 117 min · 1.85:1 · drama
Amber / Blue palette · Dark · 325 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 117 minutes of The Idiots 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 Lars von Trier in 1998 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 group of people in Denmark spend their time acting out fake disabilities to challenge social norms. The story looks at the limits of middle-class comfort and the group's search for true freedom. It features a raw, low-quality look with natural lighting and handheld shots.
Key colours
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Film details
- Release year
- 1998
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85:1
- Average shot
- 4.4s
- Genre
- drama
Categories
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