The Box with Eight Eyes
The 2nd short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. In the 18th and 19th centuries, optical views were shown in optical boxes with magnifying lenses. The showmen organised a real spectacle, with a barker, music and sound effects. The views played with light (transparencies, perforations). A series of engravings shows the public's enthusiasm for these shows. The second part of the film is a reconstruction of such a show. First, there are views of Paris, Venice, Constantinople and Versailles, followed by various disasters: plague, floods, fires and shipwrecks.
- Status
- Released
- Original Title
- La boîte à huit yeux
- Original Language
- French
- Production
- SODEP, Sofidoc, Seuil Audiovisuel
Media
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What is The Box with Eight Eyes about?
The 2nd short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. In the 18th and 19th centuries, optical views were shown in optical boxes with magnifying lenses. The showmen organised a real spectacle, with a barker, music and sound effects. The views played with light (transparencies, perforations). A series …
Who stars in The Box with Eight Eyes?
The movie stars Pierre Laroche, Félix Simtaine, Alain Lecot, Michel Lechat.
When was The Box with Eight Eyes released?
The Box with Eight Eyes was released in 1978 and is streaming free on FlixWow.