A Trip to the Moon (1902)

1902 · Silent film · 15 min · dir. Georges Méliès

The first science fiction film!

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• Adventure
• Science Fiction

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Synopsis

Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet.

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Details

Director

Georges Méliès

Writer

Jules Verne

Cinematography

Théophile Michault

Studio

Star Film

Released

1902-06-15

Original title

Le Voyage dans la Lune

Running time

15 minutes

Cast & crew

• Georges Méliès Director
• Georges Méliès
• Bleuette Bernon
• FFrançois Lallement
• Jehanne d'Alcy
• HHenri Delannoy
• Victor André
• BBrunnet
• DDepierre

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