Alice Guy's Dream (2022)

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This is a short film about Alice Guy-Blaché, the first female director of fiction in cinema history. Alice Guy was Léon Gaumont's secretary at the beginning of the last century and she was the first woman to ever direct actors in front of the camera. In 1895, the Lumière brothers introduced to the world the "Cinématographe", the first camera. Léon Gaumont decided to sell this revolutionary new device. Fascinated, Alice asked her boss for permission to use the camera to make her own films. Mr. Gaumont agreed only under the condition that she “would be able to keep up with her mail.” This short film is a poetic reverie that Alice Guy might have had in her time if only society at the time hadn't presented her with so many challenges.

Director: Camille Pellicer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 5 min
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Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

cinema history, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alice Guy's Dream about?
This is a short film about Alice Guy-Blaché, the first female director of fiction in cinema history. Alice Guy was Léon Gaumont's secretary at the beginning of the last century and she was the first woman to ever direct actors in front of the camera. In 1895, the Lumière brothers introduced to the world the "Cinématographe", the first camera. Léon Gaumont decided to sell this revolutionary new device. Fascinated, Alice asked her boss for permission to use the camera to make her own films. Mr. Gaumont agreed only under the condition that she “would be able to keep up with her mail.” This short film is a poetic reverie that Alice Guy might have had in her time if only society at the time hadn't presented her with so many challenges.
Who directed Alice Guy's Dream?
Alice Guy's Dream was directed by Camille Pellicer.
Who stars in Alice Guy's Dream?
Alice Guy's Dream stars Camille Pellicer.
How long is Alice Guy's Dream?
Alice Guy's Dream has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is Alice Guy's Dream?
Alice Guy's Dream is a Documentary film.
Where was Alice Guy's Dream produced?
Alice Guy's Dream was produced in France.