Movies | A short recap

• 1878: The first known motion picture is recorded by British photographer Eadweard Muybridge.
• 1891: Thomas Edison invents the Kinetoscope, a device for viewing motion pictures.
• 1895: The Lumière brothers hold the first public film screening in Paris.
• 1902: Georges Méliès releases A Trip to the Moon, which is widely regarded as the first science fiction film.
• 1915: D.W. Griffith releases The Birth of a Nation, a controversial film that contributes to the rise of the American film industry.
• 1927: The Jazz Singer, the first “talkie” film with synchronized sound, is released.
• 1939: Gone with the Wind, one of the most successful and influential films of all time, is released.
• 1950s-1960s: The rise of television leads to a decline in movie attendance, but the introduction of new technologies such as widescreen and 3D helps keep the film industry alive.
• 1970s: The New Hollywood era begins, characterized by the rise of independent filmmakers and the release of groundbreaking films such as The Godfather and Star Wars.
• 1980s-1990s: The blockbuster era begins, with the release of big-budget films such as Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Jurassic Park.
• 21st century: The film industry continues to evolve, with new technologies such as computer-generated imagery (CGI) and streaming services changing the way movies are made and distributed. The rise of international cinema and independent filmmaking has also contributed to a diverse and global film industry.