Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar (1994)

Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar (1994) poster

Trained as an electrician, Nazih Shahbandar became fascinated with the technology behind film production and was one of the pioneers of cinema production in the 1930s and 1940s. In 1947, he set up a studio fitted with film equipment that was almost entirely of his own fabrication. He wrote scripts, built sets, and innovated new methods of sound recording and transmission. As an enthusiastic inventor, he produced and directed the first Syrian film with sound. His dream was to film and screen a 3D film. An ode to cinema, this documentary is a portrait of Shahbandar.

Director: Omar Amiralay, Ossama Mohammed, Mohammad Malas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 42 min
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Country: Syrian Arab Republic
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar about?
Trained as an electrician, Nazih Shahbandar became fascinated with the technology behind film production and was one of the pioneers of cinema production in the 1930s and 1940s. In 1947, he set up a studio fitted with film equipment that was almost entirely of his own fabrication. He wrote scripts, built sets, and innovated new methods of sound recording and transmission. As an enthusiastic inventor, he produced and directed the first Syrian film with sound. His dream was to film and screen a 3D film. An ode to cinema, this documentary is a portrait of Shahbandar.
Who directed Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar?
Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar was directed by Omar Amiralay, Ossama Mohammed, Mohammad Malas.
How long is Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar?
Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar has a runtime of 42m (42 minutes).
What genre is Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar?
Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar is a Documentary film.
Where was Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar produced?
Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar was produced in Syrian Arab Republic.