About this movie
The 2nd short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. In the 18th and 19th centuries, optical views were shown in optical boxes with magnifying lenses. The showmen organised a real spectacle, with a barker, music and sound effects. The views played with light (transparencies, perforations). A series of engravings shows the public's enthusiasm for these shows. The second part of the film is a reconstruction of such a show. First, there are views of Paris, Venice, Constantinople and Versailles, followed by various disasters: plague, floods, fires and shipwrecks.
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Questions about The Box with Eight Eyes
How long is The Box with Eight Eyes?
The Box with Eight Eyes has a runtime of 16m ( and 16 minutes).
Who directed The Box with Eight Eyes?
The Box with Eight Eyes was directed by Pierre Levie and released in 1978.
What genre is The Box with Eight Eyes?
The Box with Eight Eyes is a Documentary, Animation, Drama film (1978).
Who stars in The Box with Eight Eyes?
The cast of The Box with Eight Eyes includes Pierre Laroche, Félix Simtaine, Alain Lecot, Michel Lechat.
