Cinema Ritrovato Kids. Pioneers of Cinema 1: Animation

A selection of some of the first animated films in cinema history, precursors of a genre in which fantasy and technology merge together to create stories where anything is possible. Starting with Reynaud’s Théâtre Optique, a device invented for the projection of his Pantomime lumineuse.

Pauvre Pierrot (Francia/1892) R.: Emile Reynaud. D.: 5′
Fantasmagorie (Francia/1908) R.: Emile Cohl. D.: 1’
Le Cauchemar de Fantoche (Francia/1908) R.: Emile Cohl. D.: 2’
Rêves enfantins (Francia/1909) R.: Emile Cohl. D.: 5’
Fétiche prestidigitateur (Francia/1934) R.: Władysław Starewitch. D.: 12’
Youghal Clock Tower (Irlanda/1909) R.: James Horgan. D.: 1’

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FESTIVAL 2026

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FESTIVAL 2026

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Cinefilia Ritrovata

Cinema Ritrovato Kids. Pioneers of Cinema 1: Animation