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Birth of Hungarian Film – The Dance (1901)

A magyar film születése – A táncz

Synopsis

The first directed Hungarian film footage shot with actors debuted in Uránia Hungarian Theatre of Science on 30 April 1901. These short motion pictures were not stand-alone works but illustrations for a lecture on the history of dance. However, all footage featuring the most popular actors of the period has been lost but stills taken during filming have survived – this creative animation short film uses these to present the unknown story of the birth of Hungarian film.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Barnabás Weisz, Enikö Löwensohn
Original Title
A magyar film születése – A táncz
Spoken Languages
Hungarian
Runtime
12m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Barnabás Weisz, Enikö Löwensohn

Department Leadership Roster

Barnabás Weisz

Director

Enikö Löwensohn

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birth of Hungarian Film – The Dance (1901)

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Birth of Hungarian Film – The Dance (1901) about?

The first directed Hungarian film footage shot with actors debuted in Uránia Hungarian Theatre of Science on 30 April 1901. These short motion pictures were not stand-alone works but illustrations for a lecture on the history of dance. However, all footage featuring the most popular actors of the period has been lost but stills taken during filming have survived – this creative animation short film uses these to present the unknown story of the birth of Hungarian film.

Who directed Birth of Hungarian Film – The Dance (1901)?

Birth of Hungarian Film – The Dance (1901) was directed by Barnabás Weisz, Enikö Löwensohn.

Who stars in Birth of Hungarian Film – The Dance (1901)?

The principal cast of Birth of Hungarian Film – The Dance (1901) includes Tibor Hajdu.

When was Birth of Hungarian Film – The Dance (1901) released and how long is it?

Birth of Hungarian Film – The Dance (1901) was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 12m.