Rio Grande Movie Barcode
1950 · dir. John Ford · 105 min · 1.37:1 · western, romance
Amber / Red palette · Balanced · 325 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 105 minutes of Rio Grande 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 John Ford in 1950 and framed at 1.37:1, the western / romance palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.
About this filmv
A cavalry officer stationed on the Texas border must lead his troops while dealing with his estranged wife and son. The story focuses on duty, family, and the harsh realities of frontier life. It is shot in high-contrast black and white, capturing the rugged desert landscape and stone forts.
Key colours
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Film details
- Release year
- 1950
- Director
- John Ford
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37:1
- Average shot
- 7.8s
- Genre
- western, romance
Categories
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