Travel from Montreuil to Hollywood and discover the extraordinary legacy of Georges Méliès, the visionary who shaped modern cinema. This museum experience, developed through a century of research by the CNC (National Film Center and Moving Image), offers an unforgettable journey through the life and work of cinema’s founding father.
The exhibition features over 300 rare objects that bring Méliès’ world to life, including original machines, costumes, posters, drawings, and detailed models. Explore how his pioneering techniques in Le Voyage dans la Lune revolutionized special effects and visual storytelling for generations to come.
Discover Méliès’ profound influence on cinema’s greatest contemporary filmmakers, from Wes Anderson’s distinctive DIY aesthetic to the elaborate spectacles of Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, and Tim Burton. His surrealist approach to filmmaking established a creative tradition that continues to inspire artists worldwide.
The museum experience is enhanced by an innovative virtual reality journey created in partnership with Ubisoft. Step into Méliès’ camera and embark on a breathtaking cinematic voyage through time and space. Battle against lunar forces, confront the snow giant, and venture toward a hellish cauldron in this immersive VR adventure that brings Méliès’ wildest imaginings to life.
What’s Included:
- Museum admission to La Cinemateca Francesa: Museo Méliès
