The Lantern and the Music of Light (2017)
The Magic Lantern was an projector of information and stories than preceded the cinema. How did its visual style translate into the moving image? This film traces the aesthetic narrative from the 19th century up until the 21st, calling in at the Victorians, Melies, Welles, Godard, Spielberg and Carly Rae Jepsen. It also shows how these techniques can inspire your own creativity.
Director: Chris Gerrard
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: September 27, 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Keywords
cinema history, superimposition, magic lantern
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lantern and the Music of Light about?
- The Magic Lantern was an projector of information and stories than preceded the cinema. How did its visual style translate into the moving image? This film traces the aesthetic narrative from the 19th century up until the 21st, calling in at the Victorians, Melies, Welles, Godard, Spielberg and Carly Rae Jepsen. It also shows how these techniques can inspire your own creativity.
- Who directed The Lantern and the Music of Light?
- The Lantern and the Music of Light was directed by Chris Gerrard.
- How long is The Lantern and the Music of Light?
- The Lantern and the Music of Light has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is The Lantern and the Music of Light?
- The Lantern and the Music of Light is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Lantern and the Music of Light produced?
- The Lantern and the Music of Light was produced in United Kingdom.