The Box with Eight Eyes (1978)

The Box with Eight Eyes (1978) poster

The 2nd short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. In the 18th and 19th centuries, optical views were shown in optical boxes with magnifying lenses. The showmen organised a real spectacle, with a barker, music and sound effects. The views played with light (transparencies, perforations). A series of engravings shows the public's enthusiasm for these shows. The second part of the film is a reconstruction of such a show. First, there are views of Paris, Venice, Constantinople and Versailles, followed by various disasters: plague, floods, fires and shipwrecks.

Director: Pierre Levie, Françoise Levie
Genre: Documentary, Animation, Drama
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Alain Pierre
Cinematography: Michel Baudour, Paul Defru
Production: SODEP, Sofidoc, Seuil Audiovisuel
Country: Belgium, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

short film, pre cinema, film about film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Box with Eight Eyes about?
The 2nd short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. In the 18th and 19th centuries, optical views were shown in optical boxes with magnifying lenses. The showmen organised a real spectacle, with a barker, music and sound effects. The views played with light (transparencies, perforations). A series of engravings shows the public's enthusiasm for these shows. The second part of the film is a reconstruction of such a show. First, there are views of Paris, Venice, Constantinople and Versailles, followed by various disasters: plague, floods, fires and shipwrecks.
Who directed The Box with Eight Eyes?
The Box with Eight Eyes was directed by Pierre Levie, Françoise Levie.
Who stars in The Box with Eight Eyes?
The Box with Eight Eyes stars Pierre Laroche, Félix Simtaine, Alain Lecot, Michel Lechat.
How long is The Box with Eight Eyes?
The Box with Eight Eyes has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is The Box with Eight Eyes?
The Box with Eight Eyes is a Documentary, Animation, Drama film.
Where was The Box with Eight Eyes produced?
The Box with Eight Eyes was produced in Belgium, France.