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Beyond the Image

1996 · 53 min

A calm, curious museum walk through optical illusions and old viewing devices, rewarding close attention with quiet wonder.

Directed by
Werner Nekes
Genres
Documentary, Tv movie
Overview
The film traces the history of the camera obscura, the understanding of perspective and anamorphosis, peepshows and it shows the beauty of historical shadowtheaters and shadow toys.

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Directed by
Werner Nekes
Genres
Documentary, Tv movie
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  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
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measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • art
  • science
  • technology
  • exploration
  • education
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None
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period
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
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  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Horror0
Humour2
Realism8
Romance0
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Darkness1
Complexity6
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Genres
documentary, tv movie
Directed by
Werner Nekes
Written by
Werner Nekes
Runtime
53 min
Country
Germany
Languages
English, French, German

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