Pauvre Pierrot (Emile Reynaud, 1892).mp4

[SatanFang]

The first cartoon ever!

[TomMinderson]

It wasn't quite a "film" as we know now. It was hand-painted *on* the frames (cells), not photographs of illustrations. However, the projection mechanism was somewhat similar to modern (pre-video) film projectors. It also allowed blending with a pre-set still background.

[PuddiNovaXZ]

I adore the music!.... if it wasnt for this guy there would be no Avatar, Adventure Time, or Family Guy.

[thequirkyjoe]

I'd like to know about the cut to a medium shot that appears a minute into this video. Who created this cut and why? I'm assuming that the original presentation of the animation didn't feature any edits or cuts like this.

[MrRicardoSpears]

Imagine being one of the audience here. I think it would've been amazing to see this for the first time.

[MrRicardoSpears]

This is such a wonderful find. I thought that this work might be lost to time. Thanks for up-loading it.

[EdwardElricsGirl]

What is the music used for this video?

[buddyeagle]

magnifique!

[Maricr1993]

Oh, this is so charming! I thoroughly love this. I wish people could watch this, real art!. Here; the lyrics Pierrot sings to Colombine. Pour peindre vos grâces fines Votre taille de roseau Je saurai prendre á Watteau Son âme, ô ma Colombine Un vieil air de mandoline, L'évoquera du tombeau Pour peindre vos grâces fines Votre taille de roseau...

[RavenclawEspioXV]

Masterpiece.

[HCShannon]

That music sorta reminds me of the opening of "Light My Fire"

[YAPANYASHIRO]

:O me too

Sound are like Atari's xD

[elchasai]

fNTASTIC I THOUGHT THIS WAS A lost woek!