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The Magic Lantern
The Magic Lantern

The Magic Lantern

A celebration of the magic and wonder of early cinema

2026
0h 29m
Documentary

Overview

The Magic Lantern is a non-narrated celebration of early cinema and silent-film imagination, exploring the early work of pioneers such as Georges Méliès, Eadweard Muybridge, Segundo de Chomón, and Émile Cohl.

Director

Bja Samuel

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