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

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