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Essential Films

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Essential Films by Ion Martea reviews landmark movies from early cinema to today, exploring how film evolved into the world’s most influential art form.

London, England

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Apr 7
In 1883, Muybridge filmed a buffalo already near extinction. 'Buffalo Running' is cinema's earliest act of ecological conscience — and the origin of wildlife documentary film. essential-films.co.uk/post/running-o…
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Apr 6
Chronophotography found its successes in the United States in the 19th century. Within decades, the US transformed the medium into a national industry. Explore the Essential Films canon to uncover the American cinematic journey. 👉 Click for the full list: essential-films.co.uk/film?country=U…
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Apr 6
Part of Eadweard Muybridge’s studies on locomotion, "Woman Hopping on One Foot" (1887) clearly demonstrates the scientific purpose of his work. Shot from the front, back, and side, the woman is seen hopping on her left foot, her body tilting... Continue at essential-films.co.uk/film/woman-hop…
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Apr 5
Horse gaits never ceased to feature as subject matter in Eadweard Muybridge’s output since his initial successes in California in 1878. Produced within a decade, "Man Riding Jumping Horse" (1887) was shot in Philadelphia, featuring Daisy pas... Continue at essential-films.co.uk/film/man-ridin…
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Apr 4
From the prehistory of film, animals have been featured in motion pictures. The ethical treatment of animals was only formally regulated nearly a century after the invention of the medium. Eadweard Muybridge’s "Chickens Scared by Torpedo" (1... Continue at essential-films.co.uk/film/chickens-…

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