Georges Méliès: The First Wizard of Cinema (1896-1913)Movie
A comprehensive landmark collection celebrating the foundational work of French illusionist and cinema pioneer Georges Méliès. Painstakingly assembled from archival holdings worldwide by film preservers Eric Lange and David Shepard, this 5-disc collection spans Méliès' entire cinematic career across 173 rare, original silent films—ranging from his debut, Playing Cards (Partie de cartes, 1896), to his final production, Voyage de la famille Bourrichon (1913). Showcasing masterpieces like A Trip to the Moon (Le Voyage dans la Lune, 1902) alongside hand-tinted prints and special effects marvels, the set captures the birth of narrative trick photography, fantasy, and cinematic showmanship.
About Georges Méliès: The First Wizard of Cinema (1896-1913)
Georges Méliès: The First Wizard of Cinema (1896-1913) is a 2008 fantasy, science fiction, comedy movie directed by Georges Méliès.
The production information lists a runtime of 13h 2m, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Georges Méliès, Jeanne Calvière, Jehanne d'Alcy, Bleuette Bernon. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
