“This extraordinary return to the origins of cinema also shows that the journey never stopped and the adventure continues. Cinema began here the same as we will always know it.” Janus Films has unveiled an official trailer for a mesmerizing new documentary film creation called Lumière, Le Cinéma, also known as Lumière: The Adventure Continues in French. Directed & narrated by Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Frémaux, who also works at the Institute Lumière in Lyon when not running Cannes. Frémaux follows up his 2016 collection of Lumière Brother films with another set of rare, restored prints. A sequel to his 2016 doc which also featured a collection of restored prints from the Lumière Brothers – the famous French brothers who were some of the most important originators of modern narrative cinema as we know it. This looks like an enchanting, exceptionally fascinating journey into the past. A chance to watch some of the oldest films ever shot, updated & restored for modern times, looking better than ever. Similar to Saved from the Flames in the US. Take a look and catch this rare footage on the big screen if you have the chance. // Continue Reading ›
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