Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar
نور وظلال
Synopsis
Trained as an electrician, Nazih Shahbandar became fascinated with the technology behind film production and was one of the pioneers of cinema production in the 1930s and 1940s. In 1947, he set up a studio fitted with film equipment that was almost entirely of his own fabrication. He wrote scripts, built sets, and innovated new methods of sound recording and transmission. As an enthusiastic inventor, he produced and directed the first Syrian film with sound. His dream was to film and screen a 3D film. An ode to cinema, this documentary is a portrait of Shahbandar.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Omar Amiralay, Ossama Mohammed, Mohammad Malas
- Original Title
- نور وظلال
- Country of Origin
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Omar Amiralay, Ossama Mohammed, Mohammad Malas
Department Leadership Roster
Omar Amiralay
Director
Ossama Mohammed
Director
Mohammad Malas
Director
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What is Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar about?
Trained as an electrician, Nazih Shahbandar became fascinated with the technology behind film production and was one of the pioneers of cinema production in the 1930s and 1940s. In 1947, he set up a studio fitted with film equipment that was almost entirely of his own fabrication. He wrote scripts, built sets, and innovated new methods of sound recording and transmission. As an enthusiastic inventor, he produced and directed the first Syrian film with sound. His dream was to film and screen a 3D film. An ode to cinema, this documentary is a portrait of Shahbandar.
Who directed Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar?
Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar was directed by Omar Amiralay, Ossama Mohammed, Mohammad Malas.
Who stars in Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar?
The principal cast of Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar includes Not specified.
When was Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar released and how long is it?
Light and Shadows, the Last of the Pioneers: Nazih Shahbandar was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 42m.