Fantasmagorie
"The First Cartoon- Hashir Waseem"
Originally released in 1908. Fantasmagorie is a animation/comedy film. directed by Émile Cohl. At just 2 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
An animated film by French auteur Émile Cohl, one of the earliest examples of hand-drawn film animation. Drawing inspiration from J. Stuart Blackton and the Incoherents of club Hydropathes, the film, with all its wild transformations, sees our protagonist materialize a movie theatre, meet an elephant and escape from jail; A morphing, stream-of-consciousness delight.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 17, 1908
117 years ago
Runtime
0h 2m
2 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (146 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Gaumont
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fantasmagorie about?
An animated film by French auteur Émile Cohl, one of the earliest examples of hand-drawn film animation. Drawing inspiration from J. Stuart Blackton and the Incoherents of club Hydropathes, the fi...
Who directed Fantasmagorie?
Fantasmagorie was directed by Émile Cohl.
How long is Fantasmagorie?
Fantasmagorie has a runtime of 0 hours and 2 minutes (2 minutes total).
When was Fantasmagorie released?
Fantasmagorie was released on August 17, 1908 in theaters.
Is Fantasmagorie worth watching?
Fantasmagorie has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 146 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.