The Magic Lantern
2026, English. Directed by Bja Samuel.
A celebration of the magic and wonder of early cinema
The Magic Lantern is a non-narrated celebration of early cinema and silent-film imagination, exploring the early work of pioneers such as Georges Méliès, Eadweard Muybridge, Segundo de Chomón, and Émile Cohl.
- Runtime
- 0h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 11 May 2026
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- Bja Samuel
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The Magic Lantern runs 29 minutes (0h 29m).
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The Magic Lantern isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 May 2026. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Magic Lantern?
If you liked The Magic Lantern, try Harry Potter: A History Of Magic, Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché, Side by Side.
Who directed The Magic Lantern?
The Magic Lantern (2026) was directed by Bja Samuel.