| Use | Description | |-----|-------------| | | Primary source for post‑war European domestic life; useful for sociologists, historians, and documentary filmmakers. | | Artistic Remix | The vivid Kodachrome colours lend themselves to experimental video art , projection mapping, or as a base for photographic prints after digitisation. | | Educational Demonstration | Ideal for illustrating analogue colour processes in film‑technology courses. | | Collector’s Display | The original metal canister is a striking exhibit piece; can be mounted in a glass‑fronted shadow box with a short explanatory plaque. |
: While legal in Denmark at the time of production (pre-1980), these materials are classified as illegal child pornography in almost all modern jurisdictions. Current Status color climax film nr 1391 44 portable
The history of Color Climax is complex and troubling. The company was a pioneer in the commercial distribution of child and youth pornography, with its peak production of this material occurring from 1969 to 1979. This dark chapter overshadows its broader role in the adult entertainment industry and has shaped how it is remembered. After selling most of its assets to the Sansyl Group, the company ceased active production but its legacy remains a subject of both historical study and moral condemnation. | Use | Description | |-----|-------------| | |
| Parameter | Specification | |-----------|---------------| | | 16 mm (compatible with 8 mm “half‑reel” projectors – optional adapter) | | Film Stock | Kodak Kodachrome II (colour reversal) – 16 mm, 100 ISO (approx.) | | Base | Tri‑acetate (cellulose acetate) – typical of the era, moderately flexible | | Length | ~ 1 ft ≈ 30 cm per minute → ≈ 1 330 cm total (≈ 44 min) | | Perforation | Standard 16 mm “Bell & Howell” sprocket holes (4 per frame) | | Audio | None (silent film) – original home‑movies were typically shot without synchronized sound | | Packaging | Light‑tight aluminium canister with embossed label “Color Climax – No 1391 – 44 min – Portable” | | Date Code | Printed on the canister edge: “JAN‑62” (manufactured January 1962) | | | Collector’s Display | The original metal
The above write‑up reflects the condition and information available at the time of inspection (April 2026). Condition may change with further handling or environmental exposure. For any intended digitisation or projection, a professional film conservator should be consulted to ensure optimal preservation outcomes.
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