The Art of Light and Shadow
Jul 08 2023
•2h 55m
•Documentary
The unknown and fascinating origins of cinema and audiovisuals from prehistory to the beginning of the 20th century.
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Marc Azéma
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Jean Clottes
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Chema Ceballos
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Jordi S. Bonet
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