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Who were the inventors of the combination film camera and projector in 1895 in Paris?
Who were the inventors of the combination film camera and projector in 1895 in Paris?
Lumiere brothers
Which filmmaker realized the potential of cinema and excelled in using special effects in their films?
Which filmmaker realized the potential of cinema and excelled in using special effects in their films?
Georges Méliès
What did Georges Méliès incorporate into his films, distinguishing his work from others?
What did Georges Méliès incorporate into his films, distinguishing his work from others?
Magic tricks
Why was film production banned in France during World War 1?
Why was film production banned in France during World War 1?
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Which directors were prominent during the French New Wave of cinema in the 50s and 60s?
Which directors were prominent during the French New Wave of cinema in the 50s and 60s?
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Study Notes
- France played a major role in the development of cinema, with the Lumiere brothers inventing the combination film camera and projector in 1895 in Paris.
- The Lumiere brothers initially saw film as a novelty circus invention with no future, but filmmakers like Georges Méliès realized its potential and excelled in using special effects in their films.
- Georges Méliès, born in Paris in 1861, directed over 500 films, incorporating magic tricks into his work and contributing significantly to the early art of cinema.
- Leading up to World War 1, France was the dominant force in filmmaking, but during the war, film production was banned due to supply shortages, leading to a decline in the industry.
- The French New Wave of cinema in the 50s and 60s marked a resurgence of creative and innovative filmmaking in France, with directors like Francois Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard, and Eric Rohmer gaining prominence and introducing experimental techniques that influenced filmmakers worldwide.
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