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The 8th short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. Fictionalised documentary about Emile Reynau who invented the praxinoscope and its system of central mirrors. He then projects his paper strips into the projection praxinoscope before creating the Théâtre Optique, presented at the Musée Grévin. The perforated strips are fragile and often break. The show is cancelled. Reynaud tries to apply photography to his praxinoscope, but without success. Desperate and ruined, he throws his strips into the Seine. Only two survived.
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short film
praxinoscope
pre cinema
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Questions about Emile Reynaud
How long is Emile Reynaud?
Emile Reynaud has a runtime of 11m ( and 11 minutes).
Who directed Emile Reynaud?
Emile Reynaud was directed by Pierre Levie and released in 1986.
What genre is Emile Reynaud?
Emile Reynaud is a Documentary, Drama film (1986).
Who stars in Emile Reynaud?
The cast of Emile Reynaud includes Michael Lonsdale, Jean-Marc Turine, Benjamin Erlish, Alexandro Lopez.
