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Early Cinema: Primitives and Pioneers

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Number of Discs
2

Release Date
29/08/2005

Studio
BFI

format
DVD / Normal

Duration
187

Certificate UK
E

Description

Collection of 59 short films from the earliest days of cinema, preserved in the BFI archives and including such groundbreaking classics as Edwin S. Porter's 'The Great Train Robbery' (1903), the first film to use crosscuts and close ups to progress the narrative, as well as George Mèliés' fantastical 'Voyage A Travers L'Impossible' (1904) and many more. The technical and narrative innovations in these early works ensured the rapid development of cinema into one of the most vital art forms of the 20th century. The collection also includes newly-scored music from National Film Theatre pianists Neil Brand, John Sweeney and Stephen Horne.

Director: Edwin S. Porter
Director: George Mèliés
Director: G.A. Smith
Music: John Sweeney
Music: Stephen Horne
Music: Neil Brand

Main Format
DVD

Keyword Index
Early Cinema: Primitives and Pioneers|Edwin S. Porter

Colour
B/W

Region
Region 2

Extras 2
Language(s):English, HardofHearingSubtitles:English, InteractiveMenu, SceneAccess

Catalogue Number
BFIVD643

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