Handbook of Movie Theaters' History (2021)
Handbook of Movie Theaters' History is a documentary about the history, the development in the present days and the future of movie theaters in the city of Turin, Italy.
Handbook of Movie Theaters' History is a documentary about the history, the development in the present days and the future of movie theaters in the city of Turin, Italy. It mixes the documentary language with comedy and fiction, and is enriched by interviews to some of the most important voices of Turin cinematography. The film follows the evolution of movie theaters by enlightening its main milestones: the pre-cinema experiences in the late 19th Century, the colossals and the movie cathedrals of the silent era, the arthouse theaters, the National Museum of Cinema, the Torino Film Festival, the movie theaters system today and the main hypothesis about its future. The mission of Handbook of Movie Theaters' History is to explore and give back to the audience a deep reflection about the identity and the value of movie theater, in its social and anthropological role and as a mass media, and to analyze the experience of the viewer.
Cast
- Carlo Valli - Cosmic Bob (voice)
- Martina Donà - Victoria (voice)
- Gabriele Bocchio - Everyman
- Giaime Alonge - Professor
- Giorgio Serra - Projectionist
Screenplay
Keywords
movie theater
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Handbook of Movie Theaters' History about?
- Handbook of Movie Theaters' History is a documentary about the history, the development in the present days and the future of movie theaters in the city of Turin, Italy. It mixes the documentary language with comedy and fiction, and is enriched by interviews to some of the most important voices of Turin cinematography. The film follows the evolution of movie theaters by enlightening its main milestones: the pre-cinema experiences in the late 19th Century, the colossals and the movie cathedrals of the silent era, the arthouse theaters, the National Museum of Cinema, the Torino Film Festival, the movie theaters system today and the main hypothesis about its future. The mission of Handbook of Movie Theaters' History is to explore and give back to the audience a deep reflection about the identity and the value of movie theater, in its social and anthropological role and as a mass media, and to analyze the experience of the viewer.
- Who directed Handbook of Movie Theaters' History?
- Handbook of Movie Theaters' History was directed by Stefano D'Antuono, Bruno Ugioli.
- Who stars in Handbook of Movie Theaters' History?
- Handbook of Movie Theaters' History stars Carlo Valli, Martina Donà, Gabriele Bocchio, Giaime Alonge, Giorgio Serra.
- How long is Handbook of Movie Theaters' History?
- Handbook of Movie Theaters' History has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Handbook of Movie Theaters' History?
- Handbook of Movie Theaters' History is a Documentary, Comedy film.