Thaumatropes
Originally released in 1984. Thaumatropes is a documentary film. directed by Pierre Levie. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The 16th short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. Mr Seymour, the hero of the book by London doctor Mr Paris, shows his invention – the thaumatrope – to a little girl and explains how it works. The superimposition of the images is not perfect, so he invents the use of elastic instead of the usual string. Only by recording the two successive images of the thaumatrope on a title bench can they be viewed perfectly. Numerous examples are shown.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1984
42 years ago
Runtime
0h 7m
7 minutes total
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- SODEP
- F.M.P.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thaumatropes about?
The 16th short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. Mr Seymour, the hero of the book by London doctor Mr Paris, shows his invention – the thaumatrope – to a little girl an...
Who directed Thaumatropes?
Thaumatropes was directed by Pierre Levie.
How long is Thaumatropes?
Thaumatropes has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was Thaumatropes released?
Thaumatropes was released on January 1, 1984 in theaters.