Thaumatropes (1984)
The 16th short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. Mr Seymour, the hero of the book by London doctor Mr Paris, shows his invention – the thaumatrope – to a little girl and explains how it works. The superimposition of the images is not perfect, so he invents the use of elastic instead of the usual string. Only by recording the two successive images of the thaumatrope on a title bench can they be viewed perfectly. Numerous examples are shown.
Director: Pierre Levie
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: January 1, 1984
Screenplay
Music: Alain Pierre
Editing: Bruno Zincone, Françoise Levie
Production: SODEP, F.M.P.
Country: Belgium, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
short film, pre cinema
More Films by Director: Pierre Levie
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thaumatropes about?
- The 16th short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. Mr Seymour, the hero of the book by London doctor Mr Paris, shows his invention – the thaumatrope – to a little girl and explains how it works. The superimposition of the images is not perfect, so he invents the use of elastic instead of the usual string. Only by recording the two successive images of the thaumatrope on a title bench can they be viewed perfectly. Numerous examples are shown.
- Who directed Thaumatropes?
- Thaumatropes was directed by Pierre Levie.
- How long is Thaumatropes?
- Thaumatropes has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is Thaumatropes?
- Thaumatropes is a Documentary film.
- Where was Thaumatropes produced?
- Thaumatropes was produced in Belgium, France.