Film Before Film
Was geschah wirklich zwischen den Bildern?
Synopsis
An exhilarating and amusing encyclopedic look at the "prehistory" of cinema. Werner Nekes charts the fascination with moving pictures which led to the birth of film, covering shadow plays, peep shows, flip books, flicks, magic lanterns, lithopanes, panoramic, scrolls, colorful forms of early animation, and numerous other historical artiffices. Working with these formats, early "producers" created melodramas, comedies, -- as well as lots of pornography -- anticipating most of the forms known today. Nekes probes these colorful toys and inventions in a rich and rewarding optical experience. Film Before Film is a bewildering assault of exotic (and sometimes erotic) images and illusions.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Werner Nekes
- Original Score
- Anthony Moore
- Original Title
- Was geschah wirklich zwischen den Bildern?
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Werner Nekes Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Nekes
Anthony Moore
Serge Roman, Christoph Schlingensief, Bernd Upnmoor
Astrid Nicklaus
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Nekes
Director
Astrid Nicklaus
Editor
Anthony Moore
Original Music Composer
Serge Roman
Director of Photography
Christoph Schlingensief
Director of Photography
Bernd Upnmoor
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Film Before Film.
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What is Film Before Film about?
An exhilarating and amusing encyclopedic look at the "prehistory" of cinema. Werner Nekes charts the fascination with moving pictures which led to the birth of film, covering shadow plays, peep shows, flip books, flicks, magic lanterns, lithopanes, panoramic, scrolls, colorful forms of early animation, and numerous other historical artiffices. Working with these formats, early "producers" created melodramas, comedies, -- as well as lots of pornography -- anticipating most of the forms known today. Nekes probes these colorful toys and inventions in a rich and rewarding optical experience. Film Before Film is a bewildering assault of exotic (and sometimes erotic) images and illusions.
Who directed Film Before Film?
Film Before Film was directed by Werner Nekes.
Who stars in Film Before Film?
The principal cast of Film Before Film includes Werner Nekes.
When was Film Before Film released and how long is it?
Film Before Film was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Film Before Film?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Film Before Film was composed by Anthony Moore.