Revenge of a kinematograph cameraman

Duration: 11

Year Published: 1911

Creator: Director, Wladyslaw Starewicz.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: silent

Credits: Starewicz, Władysław, 1882-1965.

Description: Provides an example of an early animated puppet film by Ladislas Starevich, a young Polish artist, who gained international recognition for his pioneering work in animated and trick films. Starevich worked at one time for the Khanzhonkov, a Russian studio, but later emigrated to Paris. His work had a light, satirical touch, which in those days, was almost unique among Russian film-makers. Also known as ‘The Cameraman’s Revenge’ Mrs Beetle is involved with a grasshopper artist while Mr Beetle is seeing a dragonfly cabaret performer! An intricate drama of (f)lies, deceit and the just revenge of the cinematographer. One of Starewicz earlier films, possibly the very first cinematic treatment of insect fidelity.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE