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The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art

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Good to know

Director: Stefan Cornic
Release date: 2021-10-17
Runtime: 53m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: ARTE

About The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art

The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art is a 2021 movie in the Documentary, History and TV Movie genres, directed by Stefan Cornic, starring Vimala Pons, Bertrand Lemoine and Vanessa Schwartz. It has a runtime of 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art in Chile — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Throughout the 19th century, imaginative and visionary artists and inventors brought about the advent of a new look, absolutely modern and truly cinematographic, long before the revolutionary invention of the Lumière brothers and the arrival of December 28, 1895, the historic day on which the first cinema performance took place.

Cast

Vimala Pons

Self - Narrator (voice)

Bertrand Lemoine

Self - Architecture Historian

Vanessa Schwartz

Self - Art Historian

Tacita Dean

Self - Artist

Paul Perrin

Self - Painting Curator

Mark Lewis

Self - Artist

Dominique Païni

Self - Film Curator

Marie Robert

Self - Photo Curator

Thierry Frémaux

Self - Institut Lumière Director

Christian Petzold

Self - Filmmaker

Olivier Assayas

Self - Filmmaker

Themes & keywords

paris, francecinema on cinemauniversal exhibitionart historycinema historyearly cinemafrench impressionismsilent cinematechnological evolution

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art in Chile?+

The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Chile. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

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The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art is not on Netflix in Chile right now.

How long is The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art?+

The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art has a runtime of 53 minutes (53 minutes).

Who stars in The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art?+

The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art stars Vimala Pons, Bertrand Lemoine, Vanessa Schwartz, Tacita Dean and Paul Perrin.

When did The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art come out?+

The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art is a 2021 movie directed by Stefan Cornic.

What genre is The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art?+

The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art is Documentary, History and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art?+

The Cinematograph: Birth of an Art was directed by Stefan Cornic.