Rent Fairy Tales: Early Colour Stencil Films from Pathé (1908)
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2h 36min
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- Synopsis:
Once upon a time, during the belle epoque in Paris, a short-lived film form called scenes de feeries, or fairy films, was becoming popular thanks to the Pathe Freres company. In jewel-like colours the films, made to appeal to young and old alike, recreated the theatrical spectacles of the age with their fantastical settings, dancing girls, mythical beasts, supernatural beings and a plethora of stage tricks enhanced by the techniques of the new medium of film. Presented here with original hand-colouring, each film is accompanied with a newly commissioned soundtrack by recording artists from the leading experimental music label Touch. Contributions from such acclaimed composers as Chris Watson, BJ Nilsen, Hildur Gudnadottir and Fennesz combine with the beautiful images to create a unique and unforgettable experience. - Actors:
- Various
- Directors:
- Ferdinand Zecca, Gaston Velle, Lucien Nonguet, Segundo de Chomón, Alice Guy, Albert Capellani
- Studio:
- BFI Video
- Genres:
- Classics, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Collections:
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- Countries:
- France
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