Le Voyage extraordinaire
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An account of the extraordinary life of film pioneer Georges Méliès (1861-1938) and the amazing story of the copy in color of his masterpiece A Trip to the Moon (1902), unexpectedly found in Spain and restored thanks to the heroic efforts of a group of true cinema lovers.
The Extraordinary Voyage is a 2011 documentary that chronicles the remarkable life of film pioneer Georges Méliès and the discovery of a long-lost color copy of his 1902 masterpiece A Trip to the Moon. The film tells how cinema enthusiasts in Spain unexpectedly found and painstakingly restored this groundbreaking work, bringing a crucial piece of cinema history back to life.
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Wide release in United States · Rated NR
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Costa-GavrasSelf - Filmmaker
Jean-Pierre JeunetSelf - Filmmaker
Michel GondrySelf - Filmmaker
Michel HazanaviciusSelf - Filmmaker- Nicolas RicordelSelf - AFF Member
- Tom BurtonSelf - Filmmaker
- Marie BrombergSelf - Film Colorist
Georges MélièsSelf - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Tom HanksSelf - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Thomas A. EdisonSelf - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Henri LangloisSelf - Film Archivist (archive footage)
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When was The Extraordinary Voyage released?
The Extraordinary Voyage was released on December 8, 2011.
What is the film about?
The documentary explores the life of Georges Méliès, a pioneering filmmaker who lived from 1861 to 1938, and focuses on the discovery and restoration of a rare color version of his 1902 film A Trip to the Moon that was found in Spain.
Why is this documentary significant for cinema history?
The film documents the remarkable story of how a lost color copy of one of cinema's most important early works was recovered and restored, highlighting the dedication of cinema lovers to preserving film history.
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