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Take a seat, and join me in a journey through the mesmerizing world of films and beyond. Like the timeless allure of black and white cinema and the comforting ritual of sipping on a cup of coffee, my passion for the art of storytelling has been a constant companion since the age of 8. My cinematic odyssey began with the iconic Dollars Trilogy, where the vast landscapes of the westerns captivated my imagination, shared with my father. Anne Rice's novels introduced me to the mysterious allure of vampires, and Lestat de Lioncourt became my first love, sparking a lasting fascination. From the powerful words of Maximus Decimus Meridius to the echoing legacy of "What we do in life... echoes in eternity," this website is a homage to the magic of films and an exploration of the thoughts that swirl in my mind.
From the train tracks to the theater
How cinema started?
Originated in the early 19th century through a series of technological developments: the creation of photography, the discovery of the illusion of motion by combining individual still images, and the study of human and animal locomotion. No one person invented cinema. However, in 1891 the Edison Company successfully demonstrated a prototype of the Kinetoscope, which enabled one person at a time to view moving pictures.
The Moving Image
The Moving Image
Telling stories with shadows puppets have always been around but it’s the magic lantern shows that started in the 1600s that were crucial to the birth of cinema. Pictures painted on glass were projected by a lantern (just a candle and a lens) onto the wall. This lantern was an early version of today’s projectors.
From the 1830s onwards, more and more people were finding ways to make still images appear to be moving. They all used the scientific concept of “persistence of vision“. This just means that the eye takes a certain amount of time to see, so if images flash in front of our eyes before they have the chance to properly see them, it appears as though they are in motion.
The Silent Era
Pioneers of early silent movie era were based almost exclusively in Europe. French Lumière Company sent their cameramen on all four sides of world to record over 1000 newsworthy events, Frenchman Georges Méliès managed to produce astounding amount of movies (beating the entire France production for a time). His fame and popularity rose greatly because of his use of special trick effects which were instrumental in creation of some of the most popular movies of his time (such as famous 14 minute long science fiction film “A trip to the moon” from 1902). Another notable film producers were Frenchman Charles Pathé (who in 1905 owned the largest film company in the world), and Englishman Robert W. Paul, James Williamson and G.A. Smith who all had great influence in United Kingdom.
Between 1900 and 1906 many new film techniques were developed. Use of simple film tricks, painted backdrops, stop motion, double exposure effects, reverse motion, inverted shots, variable camera speeds and animation. In addition to those effects, film grammar continued to be developed with the introduction of more narrative structures, film continuity, point of views, woman acting, and elaborate chase sequences.
Movie Movements
Movie Movements
These are some of the major movements that have shaped cinema over the years, each contributing unique techniques, narratives, and aesthetics that continue to influence filmmakers around the world.
German Expressionism (1910-1920)
Description: Characterized by distorted settings, dramatic lighting, and dark themes.
Importance: Strongly influenced horror and film noir cinema, introducing innovative visual techniques.
Surrealism (1920-1930)
Description: Movement that explored the unconscious, using dreamlike and irrational images.
Importance: Challenged traditional narrative and influenced filmmakers such as Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí.
Italian Neorealism (1940-1950)
Description: Films shot in real locations, with non-professional actors and focused on post-war difficulties.
Importance: Brought a new realism to cinema, highlighting directors such as Roberto Rossellini and Vittorio De Sica.
Nouvelle Vague (1950-1960)
Description: French movement that experimented with narrative, editing, and filming techniques.
Importance: Influenced world cinema with innovative approaches, with François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard being some of the main names.
Cinema Novo (1960-1970)
Description: Brazilian movement that addressed social and political themes, with a more realistic aesthetic.
Importance: Stood out for its social criticism and influenced Latin American cinema, with directors such as Glauber Rocha.
New Hollywood (1960-1980)
Description: Movement in the USA characterized by a more authorial and experimental approach by directors. Importance: Renewed American cinema, with directors such as Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and Steven Spielberg.
Dogma 95 (1995-2000)
Description: Danish movement that defended purity in cinema, rejecting special effects and elaborate techniques. Importance: Promoted a more raw and realistic approach, with Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg as founders.
Contemporary Cinema
Description: Includes different movements and styles, such as digital cinema, auteur cinema, and independent cinema.
Importance: Represents the diversification and globalization of cinema, with directors from around the world exploring new narrative and technical forms.
Important Regional Movements
Cine Nuevo Latinoamericano: Movements that emerged in several Latin American countries, focusing on social and political issues, with their own aesthetics.
Iranian Cinema: Gained international prominence in the 1990s with poetic and humanist narratives, represented by directors such as Abbas Kiarostami.
J-Horror: Japanese horror movement that gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s, with films such as "Ring" and "Ju-On."
Korean New Wave: South Korean movement that emerged in the 1990s, bringing innovative and internationally acclaimed films, such as Park Chan-wook's "Oldboy."
Other Movements
Blaxploitation: 1970s movement in the US, focused on films made by and for the African-American community.
Bollywood: The Indian film industry, known for its musical and epic productions.
Cinéma Vérité: French documentary movement that seeks to capture reality directly and without interventions.
German Expressionism
German Expressionism
Italian neorealism
Italian neorealism
Cinema Du Look
Cinema Du Look
Nouvelle Vague
Nouvelle Vague
New Cinema
New Cinema
Edo Porn
Edo Porn
New Hollywood
New Hollywood
No Wave
No Wave
Dogma 95
Dogma 95
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