The Art of Light and Shadow

Jul 8, 2023

1h 55m

★ 6.0

The definitive movie about pre-cinema.

Overview

The unknown and fascinating origins of cinema and audiovisuals from prehistory to the beginning of the 20th century.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Cinestesia

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Cast

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Marc Azéma

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Jean Clottes

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Chema Ceballos

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Jordi S. Bonet

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Juan Luque

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Tomás Camacho

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Jordi Pons

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José Vicente Marín Martínez

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Ramón Mayrata

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Raquel Valencia

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Juan Carlos Giménez

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