The Magic Hoop (1908)
Émile Cohl mixes live-action and stop-motion animation in this charming evocation of the power of imagination. A magician shapes his cane into a hoop with strange properties for a young girl. Costume changes and city promenades give way towards greater abstraction as the film becomes absorbed by what goes on inside the ring.
Director: Émile Cohl
Genre: Fantasy, Animation
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: November 23, 1908
Production: Société des Etablissements Gaumont (FR)
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
Keywords
silent film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Magic Hoop about?
- Émile Cohl mixes live-action and stop-motion animation in this charming evocation of the power of imagination. A magician shapes his cane into a hoop with strange properties for a young girl. Costume changes and city promenades give way towards greater abstraction as the film becomes absorbed by what goes on inside the ring.
- Who directed The Magic Hoop?
- The Magic Hoop was directed by Émile Cohl.
- How long is The Magic Hoop?
- The Magic Hoop has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- What genre is The Magic Hoop?
- The Magic Hoop is a Fantasy, Animation film.
- Where was The Magic Hoop produced?
- The Magic Hoop was produced in France.