Movie Description
Gaston Méliès and his Wandering Star Film Company
(2005)Overview
In 1912-1913, movie pioneer Gaston Méliès, brother of Georges Méliès, did a ten month long trip around Asia-Pacific, shooting both documentaries and fictions on location in Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia, Java, Singapore, Cambodia and Japan. He wanted the “real” thing” he filmed, with the locals, being one of the first to give Polynesians, Maoris, Aborigines and Khmers a chance to appear on screen. His hybrid cinema dealt with questions of alterity, identity and representation.
Featured Crew
- Director : Raphaël Millet
- Producer : Olivier Bohler
- Writer : Raphaël Millet
- Editor : Bertrand Amiot
- Cast : Gaston Méliès
Cast
Facts
Original TitleGaston Méliès and his Wandering Star Film Company
Status Released
Release Information
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2005-10-09
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 52m
Production CompaniesNocturnes Productions,Cinémathèque Française
Genres
- Documentary