The Thin Red Line Movie Barcode

1998 · dir. Terrence Malick · 170 min · 2.39:1 · drama

Green / Amber palette · Dark · 320 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 170 minutes of The Thin Red Line 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 Terrence Malick in 1998 and framed at 2.39:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

Soldiers fight for a hill in the Pacific during World War II while reflecting on their own lives and the nature of war. The story moves slowly, focusing on the contrast between human violence and the beauty of the jungle. Vivid greens, bright sunlight, and clear water create a peaceful look for a violent event.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1998
Director
Terrence Malick
Runtime
170 min
Aspect ratio
2.39:1
Average shot
6.8s
Genre
drama

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