Bon Voyage!

A 1902 French silent film would become a classic that would definitely be written on history books after some time. When people had different beliefs and views of the universe, “Trip to the Moon” had certainly captured its audience and became internationally popular. If I were there when it was first filmed, I’m pretty sure I’d end up dumbstruck and in awe, wondering how they’ve come up with such magic. I could have believed the credibility of everything in the film—the space capsule fired out into space by a huge cannon, sleeping on the moon, a goddess sitting on a crescent moon, Selenites inhabiting the extraterrestrial world.

Lighting, audio, transitions and such wouldn’t be an issue. What would probably be stuck into my mind are the plot and how Georges Melies  interpreted what the universe was like. It would obviously be a product of hard work and patience. After watching the 17 minute film, it would be more than enough to satisfy my curiosity. There would be not much anticipation before I see it other than it being awesome, and sure it is.

 The film might have gone beyond what we now think is rather impossible, but we can never tell. It just goes to show how people have been indulged into finding answers about the universe, trying to unravel the truth behind the unknown. Up until now, when technology has improved from nothing, we have been struggling for more. A little more imaginative view won’t hurt.