Zulu Movie Barcode

1964 · dir. Cy Endfield · 138 min · 2.35:1 · war

Amber / Green palette · Dark · 325 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 138 minutes of Zulu 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 Cy Endfield in 1964 and framed at 2.35:1, the war palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

A small group of British soldiers must defend a remote station against thousands of Zulu warriors in South Africa. The story focuses on courage and the grim realities of colonial warfare. The bright red uniforms stand out vividly against the dry, dusty backdrop of the hills.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1964
Director
Cy Endfield
Runtime
138 min
Aspect ratio
2.35:1
Average shot
8.4s
Genre
war

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