Yojimbo Movie Barcode
1961 · dir. Akira Kurosawa · 110 min · 2.35:1 · action
Blue / Amber palette · Dark · 327 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 110 minutes of Yojimbo 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 1961 and framed at 2.35:1, the action palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.
About this filmv
A nameless samurai arrives in a small town torn apart by two rival gangs and decides to play them against each other. The film explores themes of greed and manipulation through sharp, strategic action sequences. The visuals are striking in high-contrast black and white with deep shadows and dust-filled streets.
Key colours
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Film details
- Release year
- 1961
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35:1
- Average shot
- 9.0s
- Genre
- action
Categories
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