The Illusion Factory
Originally released in 1938. The Illusion Factory is a documentary film. directed by Jiří Weiss. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Martin Frič, Jiří Weiss, and Václav Hanuš
Synopsis
In this reportage, film professionals offer the viewers a peek behind the scenes at the Barrandov studios. We see how sets are constructed and we find out what sorts of things are stored in the prop department. The friendly commentary describes the journey from camera negatives to a film on the big screen. We learn about film technology and take a glance into film laboratories and editing rooms. The film also presents unique footage from the filming of The White Disease, namely the dramatic scene with five hundred extras in which the Marshal announces his declaration of war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 11, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- A-B
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Illusion Factory about?
In this reportage, film professionals offer the viewers a peek behind the scenes at the Barrandov studios. We see how sets are constructed and we find out what sorts of things are stored in the pro...
Who directed The Illusion Factory?
The Illusion Factory was directed by Jiří Weiss.
How long is The Illusion Factory?
The Illusion Factory has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was The Illusion Factory released?
The Illusion Factory was released on March 11, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Illusion Factory?
The main cast of The Illusion Factory includes Martin Frič, Jiří Weiss, Václav Hanuš, František Šindelář, Hugo Haas.