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The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art

The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art

Throughout the 19th century, imaginative and visionary artists and inventors brought about the advent of a new look, absolutely modern and truly cinematographic, long before the revolutionary invention of the Lumière brothers and the arrival of December 28, 1895, the historic day on which the first cinema performance took place.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: L’Œil, le pinceau et le cinématographe : naissance d'un art
  • Genres: Documentary, History, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 2021-10-17
  • Runtime: 53 minutes
  • Rating: 7.2/10 (6 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: ARTE, Beall Productions, Musée d'Orsay
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.0895
  • Languages: English, French, German

Cast & Crew

Vimala Pons

Vimala Pons

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Bertrand Lemoine

Bertrand Lemoine

as Self - Architecture Historian

Vanessa Schwartz

Vanessa Schwartz

as Self - Art Historian

Tacita Dean

Tacita Dean

as Self - Artist

Paul Perrin

Paul Perrin

as Self - Painting Curator

Mark Lewis

Mark Lewis

as Self - Artist

Dominique Païni

Dominique Païni

as Self - Film Curator

Marie Robert

Marie Robert

as Self - Photo Curator

Thierry Frémaux

Thierry Frémaux

as Self - Institut Lumière Director

Christian Petzold

Christian Petzold

as Self - Filmmaker

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie scene

External Links

Keywords

paris, francecinema on cinemauniversal exhibitionart historyfrench cinemacinema historyearly cinemafrench impressionismsilent cinematechnological evolution

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art?

The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art is a Documentary, History, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 2021-10-17.

Who are the main actors in The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art?

The main cast includes Vimala Pons, Bertrand Lemoine, Vanessa Schwartz, Tacita Dean, Paul Perrin, .

Where can I watch The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art is available.

Is The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art?

The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 6 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art?

The soundtrack was composed by ARTE, Beall Productions, Musée d'Orsay. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art filmed?

The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art?

The total runtime of The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art is 53 minutes.

Is The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art.

Does The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art have a post-credit scene?

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