The Brilliant Biograph: Earliest Moving Images of Europe (1897-1902)

2020 0h 52m EN

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★6.2TMDB · 5

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Synopsis

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Eye Filmmuseum and the British Film Institute present a compilation film of newly-restored rare images from the first years of filmmaking. Immerse yourself in enchanting images of Venice, Berlin, Amsterdam and London from 120 years ago. Let yourself be carried away in the mesmerizing events and celebrities of the time, and feel the enthusiasm of early cinema that overcame the challenge of capturing life-like movement.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Frank Roumen
Languages: No Language
Countries: Netherlands, United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 52-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Netherlands, United Kingdom.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Daan van den Hurk. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Frank Roumen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt13169404 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Frank Roumen directs. Daan van den Hurk scores. Frank Roumen cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Netherlands, United Kingdom. Dialogue in No Language.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 52-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 6 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Netherlands, United Kingdom.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Original score by Daan van den Hurk. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Frank Roumen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt13169404 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Original score: Daan van den Hurk
Editing: Frank Roumen
Runtime: 52 min · 0h 52m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: The Brilliant Biograph: Earliest Moving Images of Europe (1897-1902) (2020)