A Trip to the Moon (1902)
The first science fiction film!
Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet.
Director: Georges Méliès
Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: June 15, 1902
Cast
- Georges Méliès - Professeur Barbenfouillis / La Lune
- Bleuette Bernon - Phoebe déesse de la Lune
- François Lallement - L'officier de Marine, commandant de la base de lancement
- Jehanne d'Alcy - La secrétaire / une étoile / Agent de bord de la fusée
- Henri Delannoy - le pilote de la fusée lunaire
- Victor André - un astronome et spationaute
- Brunnet - un astronome et spationaute
- Depierre - un astronome et spationaute
- Farjaut - un astronome et spationaute
- Kelm - un astronome et spationaute
Screenplay
- Jules Verne (Novel)
- Georges Méliès (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Théophile Michault, Lucien Tainguy
Editing: Georges Méliès
Production: Star Film
Country: France
Language: No Language
Budget: $5,985
Original Language: fr
Themes
Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure
Keywords
moon, based on novel or book, satire, astronomer, black and white, silent film, scientific expedition, space adventure, early cinema, selenite, short film, man in the moon
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Trip to the Moon about?
- Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet.
- Who directed A Trip to the Moon?
- A Trip to the Moon was directed by Georges Méliès.
- Who stars in A Trip to the Moon?
- A Trip to the Moon stars Georges Méliès, Bleuette Bernon, François Lallement, Jehanne d'Alcy, Henri Delannoy, Victor André.
- How long is A Trip to the Moon?
- A Trip to the Moon has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is A Trip to the Moon?
- A Trip to the Moon is a Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of A Trip to the Moon?
- A Trip to the Moon had a budget of $5,985.
- Where was A Trip to the Moon produced?
- A Trip to the Moon was produced in France.
- What are the themes of A Trip to the Moon?
- The themes of A Trip to the Moon include: Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure.