Gaston Méliès and his Wandering Star Film Company (2005)

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In 1912-1913, movie pioneer Gaston Méliès, brother of Georges Méliès, did a ten month long trip around Asia-Pacific, shooting both documentaries and fictions on location in Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia, Java, Singapore, Cambodia and Japan. He wanted the “real” thing” he filmed, with the locals, being one of the first to give Polynesians, Maoris, Aborigines and Khmers a chance to appear on screen. His hybrid cinema dealt with questions of alterity, identity and representation.

Director: Raphaël Millet
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Wei Yong Teo
Cinematography: Julien Selleron
Editing: Bertrand Amiot
Production: Nocturnes Productions, La Cinémathèque Française
Country: France, Singapore
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Raphaël Millet
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gaston Méliès and his Wandering Star Film Company about?
In 1912-1913, movie pioneer Gaston Méliès, brother of Georges Méliès, did a ten month long trip around Asia-Pacific, shooting both documentaries and fictions on location in Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia, Java, Singapore, Cambodia and Japan. He wanted the “real” thing” he filmed, with the locals, being one of the first to give Polynesians, Maoris, Aborigines and Khmers a chance to appear on screen. His hybrid cinema dealt with questions of alterity, identity and representation.
Who directed Gaston Méliès and his Wandering Star Film Company?
Gaston Méliès and his Wandering Star Film Company was directed by Raphaël Millet.
Who stars in Gaston Méliès and his Wandering Star Film Company?
Gaston Méliès and his Wandering Star Film Company stars Gaston Méliès.
How long is Gaston Méliès and his Wandering Star Film Company?
Gaston Méliès and his Wandering Star Film Company has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Gaston Méliès and his Wandering Star Film Company?
Gaston Méliès and his Wandering Star Film Company is a Documentary film.
Where was Gaston Méliès and his Wandering Star Film Company produced?
Gaston Méliès and his Wandering Star Film Company was produced in France, Singapore.