Quirino Cristiani: The Mystery of the First Animated Movies (2007)
Who made the first animated feature film? Today forgotten, Quirino Cristiani discovered the craft of animation on his own, far from the experimental artists of Europe or the commercial imperatives and glamour of Hollywood. 'El Apóstol', the first ever animated movie, opened in a cinema in Buenos Aires in 1917. In 1931, Cristiani's genius and industry resulted in another breakthrough when he produced 'Peludópolis', the first animated feature film with sound. This documentary shows what's left of his work, a lost interview and 2 shorts that have been re-discovered during the making of this film.
Director: Gabriele Zucchelli
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: November 21, 2007
Cast
- Quirino Cristiani - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Quirino Cristiani: The Mystery of the First Animated Movies about?
- Who made the first animated feature film? Today forgotten, Quirino Cristiani discovered the craft of animation on his own, far from the experimental artists of Europe or the commercial imperatives and glamour of Hollywood. 'El Apóstol', the first ever animated movie, opened in a cinema in Buenos Aires in 1917. In 1931, Cristiani's genius and industry resulted in another breakthrough when he produced 'Peludópolis', the first animated feature film with sound. This documentary shows what's left of his work, a lost interview and 2 shorts that have been re-discovered during the making of this film.
- Who directed Quirino Cristiani: The Mystery of the First Animated Movies?
- Quirino Cristiani: The Mystery of the First Animated Movies was directed by Gabriele Zucchelli.
- Who stars in Quirino Cristiani: The Mystery of the First Animated Movies?
- Quirino Cristiani: The Mystery of the First Animated Movies stars Quirino Cristiani.
- How long is Quirino Cristiani: The Mystery of the First Animated Movies?
- Quirino Cristiani: The Mystery of the First Animated Movies has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Quirino Cristiani: The Mystery of the First Animated Movies?
- Quirino Cristiani: The Mystery of the First Animated Movies is a Documentary film.
- Where was Quirino Cristiani: The Mystery of the First Animated Movies produced?
- Quirino Cristiani: The Mystery of the First Animated Movies was produced in United Kingdom.