This 43-Second Short May Be The First Sci-Fi Film

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Description

Feature on 1895 film by Lumiere Bros. purported to be the 'first' science fiction film. Includes interview quotes from me, challengin / historicising that claim.

Period18 Feb 2015

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Media contributions

  • TitleThis 43-Second Short May Be The First Sci-Fi Film
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletMotherboard / Vice
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date18/02/15
    Producer/AuthorBrian Merchant
    PersonsKeith M Johnston

Keywords

  • Science fiction
  • Film history
  • silent film