Movies and TvShows featuring "film-pioneer" theme.

Lumière! is a documentary film that showcases the early films captured by the Lumière brothers. It provides a glimpse into the world of cinema during the late 19th century and the Belle Époque era. The film features restored footage from the Lumière brothers' archives and explores their contributions to cinematography and the history of cinema.

The Méliès Mystery is a captivating documentary that delves into the extraordinary life of Georges Méliès, a visionary filmmaker who revolutionized cinema. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, the film reveals the fascinating journey of Méliès, from his early career as a magician to his groundbreaking contributions to the world of cinema. This thought-provoking documentary celebrates the enduring legacy of a true film pioneer.

Inheriting a film collection of home movies after the death of a relative, a film director recounts his life and the women he loved while investigating some family secrets hidden in the recovered images.

A documentary that explores the life and work of Alice Guy, a pioneer in the film industry and the first female filmmaker. It delves into her contributions to cinema and her impact on the history of filmmaking.

The dashing and dazzling Douglas Fairbanks was the movie star who "swashbuckled in Zorro, dueled exuberantly in Robin Hood and soared magnificently in The Thief of Bagdad"-- He was the "First King of Hollywood".

A sentimental adventure about the Mapuche people, also called "Araucanians" by the Spanish colonizers, as they inhabited the historic region called "Arauco", "Araucanía" or also named "Wallmapu" by Mapuche indigenous organizations. The plot develops around the protagonist, who loses her son and her husband

She Who Must Be Loved is a documentary film that tells the life story of an Aboriginal woman who became a groundbreaking photographer and film pioneer. The film explores her struggle for recognition and her impact on the media landscape while also exploring themes of Aboriginal history, social customs, and the stolen generation.

Experimental Polish short in which "Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory" from 1895 is reenacted and shown from different points of view.