Ben Hur Movie Barcode

1959 · dir. William Wyler · 212 min · 2.76:1 · drama

Amber / Gold palette · Dark · 324 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 212 minutes of Ben Hur 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 William Wyler in 1959 and framed at 2.76:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

A Jewish prince is betrayed by a Roman friend and forced into slavery before seeking his revenge. This epic film features massive sets, thousands of extras, and bright, sun-drenched colors during its famous races. It explores themes of faith and forgiveness against the backdrop of the Roman Empire.

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Film details

Release year
1959
Director
William Wyler
Runtime
212 min
Aspect ratio
2.76:1
Average shot
10.4s
Genre
drama

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