Nineteenth-Century Stroboscopic Discs (1831–1882) (1999)
Gruesome grimaces, craftsmen at work, running animals, wild fountains of colours – the “not yet films” from the prehistory of cinema were only sixteen animation images long, but they left people amazed and satisfied the sensation-seekers. Parisian artist Dominique Willoughby has retrieved some 19th century wonder discs from the archives and re-animated them in a variety of ways to minimalist music.
Director: Dominique Willoughby
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: October 17, 1999
Country: France
Original Language: en
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- What is Nineteenth-Century Stroboscopic Discs (1831–1882) about?
- Gruesome grimaces, craftsmen at work, running animals, wild fountains of colours – the “not yet films” from the prehistory of cinema were only sixteen animation images long, but they left people amazed and satisfied the sensation-seekers. Parisian artist Dominique Willoughby has retrieved some 19th century wonder discs from the archives and re-animated them in a variety of ways to minimalist music.
- Who directed Nineteenth-Century Stroboscopic Discs (1831–1882)?
- Nineteenth-Century Stroboscopic Discs (1831–1882) was directed by Dominique Willoughby.
- How long is Nineteenth-Century Stroboscopic Discs (1831–1882)?
- Nineteenth-Century Stroboscopic Discs (1831–1882) has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Nineteenth-Century Stroboscopic Discs (1831–1882)?
- Nineteenth-Century Stroboscopic Discs (1831–1882) is a Animation film.
- Where was Nineteenth-Century Stroboscopic Discs (1831–1882) produced?
- Nineteenth-Century Stroboscopic Discs (1831–1882) was produced in France.