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

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