The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge (2010)
Pioneer photographer, forefather of cinema, showman, murderer - Eadweard Muybridge was a Victorian enigma. He was born and died in Kingston upon Thames, but did his most famous work in California - freezing time and starting it up again, so that for the first time people could see how a racing horse's legs moved. He went on to animate the movements of naked ladies, wrestlers, athletes, elephants, cockatoos and his own naked body, projecting his images publicly with a machine he invented and astounding audiences worldwide with the first flickerings of cinema. Alan Yentob follows in Muybridge's footsteps as he makes - and often changes - his name, and sets off to kill his young wife's lover. With Andy Serkis as Muybridge
Director: Jill Nicholls
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: November 30, 2010
Cast
- Alan Yentob - Presenter
- Andy Serkis - Eadweard Muybridge
- Marta Braun
- Philip Brookman
- Peta Cook
- Ann Dumas
- Stephen Herbert
- Richard Jones
- Jonathan Miller
- Rebecca Solnit
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jill Nicholls
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge about?
- Pioneer photographer, forefather of cinema, showman, murderer - Eadweard Muybridge was a Victorian enigma. He was born and died in Kingston upon Thames, but did his most famous work in California - freezing time and starting it up again, so that for the first time people could see how a racing horse's legs moved. He went on to animate the movements of naked ladies, wrestlers, athletes, elephants, cockatoos and his own naked body, projecting his images publicly with a machine he invented and astounding audiences worldwide with the first flickerings of cinema. Alan Yentob follows in Muybridge's footsteps as he makes - and often changes - his name, and sets off to kill his young wife's lover. With Andy Serkis as Muybridge
- Who directed The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge?
- The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge was directed by Jill Nicholls.
- Who stars in The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge?
- The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge stars Alan Yentob, Andy Serkis, Marta Braun, Philip Brookman, Peta Cook, Ann Dumas.
- How long is The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge?
- The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge?
- The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge produced?
- The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge was produced in United Kingdom.