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Pulp Fiction

CrimeDrama
1994·Directed by Quentin Tarantino·154 min
7.8s
average shot length
7.7
cuts per minute
1,190
shots
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Logline

Intertwined stories of hitmen, a boxer and a gangster's wife unfold out of order in Los Angeles.

Director
Quentin Tarantino
Box Office
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IMDb
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Runtime
154 min

VISUAL STRATEGY: Primarily focused on Medium Close Ups.

PACING:BALANCED
MOTION:DYNAMIC & FLUID

Principal Cast

John TravoltaUma ThurmanSamuel L. JacksonBruce Willis

Visual Themes

nonlineardialogueTarantinocrime

Film DNA

"Pulp Fiction is a balanced crime with 1190 shots and a 7.8s average shot length."

Visual style

PACINGFRENETIC
SLOW
WARMTHCOLD
WARM
SATURATIONMUTED
VIBRANT
COMPLEXITYMINIMAL
INTRICATE
This film’s visual complexity is 40% lower than the average for Crime.

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Analysis Conclusion

The SignatureA minimalist film with a meditative editing style that intensifies during the Confrontation.

The TrendThe pacing remains remarkably consistent throughout visually, maintaining a steady rhythm between acts.

Color DNAThe palette shifts between Warm/Red and Warm/Red, creating a dynamic visual atmosphere that mirrors the narrative arc.

Movie Barcode

200 Frames Sampled

Dominant Color Palette

27%
22%
18%
18%
14%
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Shot Scale

1190 shots

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