The Lantern and the Music of Light
2017, English. Directed by Chris Gerrard.
The Magic Lantern was an projector of information and stories than preceded the cinema. How did its visual style translate into the moving image? This film traces the aesthetic narrative from the 19th century up until the 21st, calling in at the Victorians, Melies, Welles, Godard, Spielberg and Carly Rae Jepsen. It also shows how these techniques can inspire your own creativity.
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- 0h 19m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- 27 September 2017
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The Lantern and the Music of Light runs 19 minutes (0h 19m).
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Which OTT platform is The Lantern and the Music of Light on?
The Lantern and the Music of Light isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 September 2017. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lantern and the Music of Light?
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Who directed The Lantern and the Music of Light?
The Lantern and the Music of Light (2017) was directed by Chris Gerrard.