Sunset Boulevard Movie Barcode
1950 · dir. Billy Wilder · 110 min · 1.37:1 · drama
Blue / Amber palette · Very dark · 327 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 110 minutes of Sunset Boulevard 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 Billy Wilder in 1950 and framed at 1.37:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.
About this filmv
An aging silent film star dreams of a comeback and traps a young writer in her fading world. The story explores the dark side of fame and the way Hollywood leaves people behind. The black and white shots are full of sharp shadows that create a heavy, dramatic mood.
Key colours
#534640
#2A241E
#2A261F
#536D7E
#677A8A
Film details
- Release year
- 1950
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37:1
- Average shot
- 9.4s
- Genre
- drama
Categories
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