Movie

Film Before Film

★ 8.4(8)19871h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Werner Nekes
Release date: 1987-03-26
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Werner Nekes Filmproduktion

About Film Before Film

Film Before Film is a 1987 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Werner Nekes, starring Werner Nekes. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.4/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Film Before Film in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Werner Nekes

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Film Before Film in Mexico?+

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How long is Film Before Film?+

Film Before Film has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in Film Before Film?+

Film Before Film stars Werner Nekes.

When did Film Before Film come out?+

Film Before Film is a 1987 movie directed by Werner Nekes.

What genre is Film Before Film?+

Film Before Film is Documentary film.

Who directed Film Before Film?+

Film Before Film was directed by Werner Nekes.