Superman: The Movie Movie Barcode

1978 · dir. Richard Donner · 143 min · 2.39:1 · superhero

Blue / Teal palette · Dark · 321 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 143 minutes of Superman: The Movie 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 Richard Donner in 1978 and framed at 2.39:1, the superhero palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

This classic film tells the origin story of the man of steel and his arrival in Metropolis. It deals with themes of justice, truth, and the struggle to fit in as an outsider. The visual style is crisp and iconic, using blue and red to make the hero stand out.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1978
Director
Richard Donner
Runtime
143 min
Aspect ratio
2.39:1
Average shot
6.4s
Genre
superhero

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