Film
Méliès' Magic Show
1997Directed by Jacques Mény
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h
About Méliès' Magic Show
- Documentary
Synopsis
This collection of shorts and film excerpts from illusionist and cinematic innovator Georges Méliès showcases his groundbreaking techniques that paved the way to modern filmmaking. Considered to be the father of cinematic special effects, Méliès used time-lapse and other methods now fundamental to Hollywood. "The Music Lover," "A Trip to the Moon," "The Infernal Cakewalk" and other examples of Méliès's influence are included in this compilation.
- Director
- Jacques Mény
- Original title
- Une séance Méliès