- Directors: GEORGES MELIES, JACQUES MENY
- Format: Black & White, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: FACETS
- Release Date: Jan 15 2002
- Run Time: 185 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005UM26
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#55,733 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #8 in DVD > Classics > Silent Films > International
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A guaranteed treat for fantasy buffs and students of the silent era, Méliès the Magician provides a definitive study of French film pioneer Georges Méliès (1861-1938). A special-effects innovator best known for his 1902 film A Trip to the Moon, Méliès is honored by Jacques Mény's exceptional documentary, which uses faithful reenactments, archival documents, expert interviews, and Méliès's own films to examine a life as rich as Edison's in its embrace of invention and creative ingenuity. Mény's non-chronological approach is liberating and fresh, allowing a free-form understanding of Méliès and his work, his involvement in the birth of motion pictures, and the visual trickery he developed after a thriving career as a stage illusionist. Following the documentary, "Méliès Magic Show" is hosted by Méliès's granddaughter and presents 15 Méliès films as they would've been shown in Paris at the turn of the century. Then and now, the magic of Méliès is timelessly enchanting. --Jeff Shannon
From the Back Cover
The Magic of Méliès
Magician and entrepreneur Georges Méliès paved the way for Disney, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and countless other imaginative filmmakers. A producer, director, actor, and designer who created more than 500 films, is one of the most influential filmmakers of all time. In this extraordinary film, witnesses and historians tell Méliès's incredible story. The magic of Méliès uses rare archival footage, film excerpts, and reconstructions to reveal the life, art, and unique techniques of the legendary film pioneer. Méliès's innovations--including special effects, hand-tinting, backdrops, and costumes--profoundly shaped the course of film history.
Magician and entrepreneur Georges Méliès paved the way for Disney, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and countless other imaginative filmmakers. A producer, director, actor, and designer who created more than 500 films, is one of the most influential filmmakers of all time. In this extraordinary film, witnesses and historians tell Méliès's incredible story. The magic of Méliès uses rare archival footage, film excerpts, and reconstructions to reveal the life, art, and unique techniques of the legendary film pioneer. Méliès's innovations--including special effects, hand-tinting, backdrops, and costumes--profoundly shaped the course of film history.
Méliès's Magic Show
These magnificently restored prints are a dream-like journey into the world of Georges Méliès. The 15 films presented here demonstrate the breadth of Méliès's command of different genres, including trick film, spectacle, and fantasy film.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Stupid logos ruin this DVD!,
By A Customer
This review is from: MELIES THE MAGICIAN (DVD)
I bought this DVD because I am a fan of silent era films and especially people like Melies and Winsor McCay. Sadly though, this DVD is utterly ruined. Someone thought it was a good idea to super-impose a gawd-awful white logo in the lower left hand side of the film, creating a distraction and a nuisance. I recommend against buying this DVD because it will encourage others to pull this nonsense. Would you like to see a beautiful restoration of Star Wars with a nasty Lucasfilms logo on top of it??? Didn't think so.
5.0 out of 5 stars
I loved it myself,
By Andre M. "brnn64" (Mt. Pleasant, SC United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: MELIES THE MAGICIAN (DVD)
Personally, I enjoyed this DVD, especially the rare Melies color films. A joy to watch. Also his very early film with his four heads talking on a table. The color tinted films are quite delightful too.As for the narration, Melies granddaughter (whose voice you hear) made it clear that in the days before titles were used in silents, people like Melies verbally narrated the action in such films to their audiences. Gives you a kind of "you are there" feel. But in either case, lovers of Disney and fantasy films in general should flock to this, as Meleis was the grand master who strarted it all. Great to watch with kids too (aside from the hanging scene in "Blue Beard").
3.0 out of 5 stars
okay,
By Beth "bethiejw2" (Mesa, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: MELIES THE MAGICIAN (DVD)
The DVD begins with the doctumentary and the shorts later. I suggest actually watching the documentary because of the insight you gain into the creator and the work he put into this shorts. As the shorts go they're like the early signs of cinema, fuzzy, but imaginative. Melies has some quirks too like all the stuff he does with his head. His material is limited as the documentary explained he burnt most of his films in a panic. But what is there shows why he is considered to be one of cinema's early greats. The documentary leaves something to be desired which is why I only rate this as a whole as 3 stars. Other reviewers complain about the same things as I did, how the narration on the shorts were unnecessary. But I liked how it didn't target to the average viewer. Sure I know nothing about this guy but I liked hearing about his magic and editing tricks. One thing the documentary does right, is its presentment of how Melies was a passionate busybody. It made me feel guilty for my lazy behavior.
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