Provides an example of an early animated puppet film by Ladislas Starevich, a young Polish artist, who gained international recognition for his pioneering work in animated and trick films. Starevich worked at one time for the Khanzhonkov, a Russian studio, but later emigrated to Paris. His work had a light, satirical touch, which in those days, was almost unique among Russian film-makers. Also known as ‘The Cameraman’s Revenge’ Mrs Beetle is involved with a grasshopper artist while Mr Beetle is seeing a dragonfly cabaret performer! An intricate drama of (f)lies, deceit and the just revenge of the cinematographer. One of Starewicz earlier films, possibly the very first cinematic treatment of insect fidelity.
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ACMI Identifier
506211
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Optical illusion
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Puppet films
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Surrealism in motion pictures
Animation → Animated films - Soviet Union
Crafts & Visual Arts → Optical illusion
Crafts & Visual Arts → Surrealism
Crafts & Visual Arts → Surrealism in motion pictures
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Optical illusion
Music & Performing Arts → Puppet films
Music & Performing Arts → Puppet theater
Sound/audio
Silent
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)