Xala Movie Barcode
1975 · dir. Ousmane Sembene · 123 min · 1.66:1 · drama
Amber / Gold palette · Dark · 328 stripes
This movie barcode compresses all 123 minutes of Xala 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 Ousmane Sembene in 1975 and framed at 1.66:1, the drama palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.
About this filmv
A corrupt businessman is cursed with impotence on the day of his third wedding. This satire explores the greed of the new elite in post-colonial Senegal. The film features bright daylight and sharp, clean colors that contrast with the lead character's inner shame.
Key colours
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Film details
- Release year
- 1975
- Director
- Ousmane Sembene
- Runtime
- 123 min
- Aspect ratio
- 1.66:1
- Average shot
- 8.6s
- Genre
- drama
Categories
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