14 Oct 2020
Sex, Sensations & Superstars: The History of Danish Silent Cinema
Documentary on the rise and fall of the Danish silent film industry.
Film: The Living Record of Our Memory
Why are we still able, today, to view images that were captured over 125 years ago? As we enter the digital age, audiovisual heritage seems to be a sure and obvious fact. However, much of cinema and our filmed history has been lost forever. Archivists, technicians and filmmakers from different parts of the world explain what audiovisual preservation is and why it is necessary. The documentary is a tribute to all these professionals and their important work.
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Ann Adachi-Tasch Self
Te-Ling Chen Self
Benjamin Chowkwan Ado Self
Laure Adler Self (archive footage)
Ben Mankiewicz Self
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