Le voyage dans la lune (1902)

Voti degli utenti:

8.3/10   

Scrittori:

Data di uscita:

4 ottobre 1902 (USA)

Genere:

Corto | Avventura | Fantasy | Fantascienza

Plot:

A group of astronomers go on an expedition to the moon.

Plot Keywords:

Moon | Astronomer | Cannon | Escape | Space Travel

Recensioni degli utenti:

A voyage to narrative cinema.

Cast

Victor André	...	(uncredited)
Bleuette Bernon	...	Lady in the moon (uncredited)
Brunnet	...	Astronomer (uncredited)
Jeanne d'Alcy	...	(uncredited)
Henri Delannoy	...	Captain of the rocket (uncredited)
Depierre	...	(uncredited)
Farjaut	...	Astronomer (uncredited)
Kelm	...	Astronomer (uncredited)
Georges Méliès	...	Prof. Barbenfouillis (uncredited)

Alias:

A Trip to Mars (USA) (copyright title)
A Trip to the Moon
Voyage to the Moon
Viaggio nella Luna (Italy) [it]

Durata:

14 min (16 fps) | 8 min (25 fps)

Nazionalità:

France

Colore:

Colore (hand-colored) | Bianco e nero

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sonoro:

Silent

Divieti:

USA:TV-G (TV rating)

Compagnia:

Star Film

Curiosità:

One of the earliest known science fiction films. A segment near the end was animated, making this one of the first animated films, too.

Errori:

Continuità: The capsule crashes in an inland region of the moon. Yet when the astronauts run to escape the inhabitants of the moon, it's on the edge of the moon.

Collegamenti:

Citato in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Mitchell (#6.12)" (1993)

A voyage to narrative cinema.

This film is an amazing technical feat for any era but especially so when one regards it's utter uniqueness in relation to anything that had been created at the time. The film is an embodiment of cinematic revolution coming only eight years after the Edison shorts, which had been dazzling when first released, it made all other films look ordinary and unimaginative in the face of the abounding creativity that the film demonstrates.

The special effects are mind-blowing when taken in the context of the era in which it was released and the tight, structured narrative provides amusement and enjoyment for fans today, over 100 years after the film's release. The child-like creativity of the director enhances the enjoyment of the film and serves to create a world into which the audience is invited with the utmost enthusiasm.

A genuine feat of making what would have previously been considered impossible possible, this is a must see for all fans of cinema of all ages, as more than any other film this can lay claim to giving birth to cinema as we know it.