The Box with Eight Eyes
Jan 01, 1978 · 16m
Director
Pierre Levie, Françoise LevieOverview
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.
Cast of The Box with Eight Eyes
Crew of The Box with Eight Eyes
Pierre LevieDirector- Françoise LevieDirector
- Michel BaudourDirector of Photography
- Paul DefruDirector of Photography
- Jean-Marie BertrandCo-Director
- Claire-Lise LeisegangCostume Designer, Decorator
- Alain PierreMusic, Sound
- Pascale KelenMakeup Artist
- Anne VerhoevenCostume Supervisor
- Lucien Van CutsemSound Mixer
About The Box with Eight Eyes
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 of engravings shows the public's enthusiasm for these shows. The second part…
When was The Box with Eight Eyes released?
The Box with Eight Eyes was released on January 1, 1978.
How long is The Box with Eight Eyes?
The Box with Eight Eyes runs 16 minutes.
Who directed The Box with Eight Eyes?
The Box with Eight Eyes was directed by Pierre Levie and Françoise Levie.
Who is in the cast of The Box with Eight Eyes?
The cast of The Box with Eight Eyes includes Pierre Laroche, Félix Simtaine, Alain Lecot and Michel Lechat.