Zorba Greek Movie Barcode

1964 · dir. Michael Cacoyannis · 142 min · 1.66:1 · drama

Green / Red palette · Bright · 327 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 142 minutes of Zorba Greek 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 Michael Cacoyannis in 1964 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 reserved British writer travels to Crete to reopen a mine and meets a lively local man who teaches him how to embrace life. The film explores the contrast between intellectual study and raw human passion. The black and white shots capture the harsh sun and the rocky landscapes of the island.

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Film details

Release year
1964
Director
Michael Cacoyannis
Runtime
142 min
Aspect ratio
1.66:1
Average shot
9.6s
Genre
drama

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