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Film Before Film (1987): Cast

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Film Before Film is a 1987 documentary starring Werner Nekes. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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Film Before Film (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Film Before Film About?

The premise of Film Before Film without spoilers.

An encyclopedic survey of cinema’s prehistory, Werner Nekes follows the fascination with moving images—from shadow plays, peep shows, flip‑books, and magic lanterns to lithopanes, panoramas, scrolls and early colorful animation. The film shows how early creators used these devices to stage melodramas, comedies and even pornography, foreshadowing modern genres. Nekes offers a rich, sometimes erotic, visual collage celebrating these inventive toys.

Film Before Film Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Film Before Film Cast

Werner Nekes stars in Film Before Film.

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Film Before Film FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Film Before Film, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Film Before Film?

Film Before Film runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Film Before Film released?

Film Before Film was released on March 26, 1987.

Who is in the cast of Film Before Film?

Film Before Film stars Werner Nekes.

Does Film Before Film have a post-credit scene?

No. Film Before Film has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Film Before Film in?

The original language of Film Before Film is German.

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