Georges Méliès - Le Royaume des Fées / The Kingdom of the Fairies

composition, piano & voice / Steffen Wick
steffenwick.com/en/works/meli...
string quartet / Henschel Quartett
electronics / Simon Detel
live recording from the Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts
film copy with kind permission of Lobster Films, France

[@Guesthunter]

Over 100 years later and we are privileged to watch this all, the entire world, from the comfort of our homes. His work.. preserved for all eternity. Life is beautiful!

[@tiyanawilliams5070]

!!!!!

[@aokigahara5151]

Georges was a man beyond his time. a true genius.

[@jonymobilom]

yes he is French

[@changhuaji9992]

True

[@mario8552]

real fact 💯

[@ashleycrawford5123]

Only a man in touch with his own imagination could produce such beautiful artwork/stories.

[@silverdragon710]

Many mythological symbols, a hero's journey, amazing special effects, beautiful scenography truly a masterpiece from 1903!

[@dAvrilthebear]

Not following the plot line, just enjoying the visuals and the music, mesmerising!

[@alondathomas293]

Thought I'd seen all of Melies' best films, and this one proved I hadn't---really liked this, it had a genuine epic feels to it.

[@dAvrilthebear]

btw, this must've been a huge budget production compared even to 'The trip to the Moon'. So many scenes with different sets!

[@tienanhtran8145]

This is 1 year after "The trip to the Moon", he got recognized and had budget for bigger project, and brought to us this masterpiece...

[@PlutoniumBoss]

Did that absolute madlad just put a fish tank in front of the camera? I love it.

[@JoaoVitor-fy5mh]

What a beautiful soundtrack. Really captures the feelling of the film.

[@PIANO_PARTICLES]

many thanks!

[@aburninglandfillofbadmovie2930]

Would it surprise you to know there's quite a few of this genre of film from around 1892 to around 1905? It was a big thing at the time and there was a general interest in fairy stories and myths at the time, as well. Many directors did it. Georges is one of the best, and definitely the most well known.

[@sivaprasadyarlagadda2291]

116 years ! Georges melies is inspiring writers and directors.beautiful movie.

[@gavieljohnbocalbos5244]

He did afmit many of his films have been lost overtime. 😢 I can imagine thise would have been just as beautiful as this one

[@Puss-n-Boots]

The undersea world and its creatures is colorful and visionary; the sets and costumes here are probably Melies' best.

[@brerrabbit9585]

Fantastic,like a dream.

[@davidmayhew8083]

The contrast between B and W and colorixed features is beautiful!

[@tedcabana]

Georges Méliès was one hell of a pioneer in film. Amazing quality. I'm glad to see these reels so well preserved. 120+ years ago!

[@shikacendana8510]

just finished watching movie Hugo. and just found out it was a true story! amazed!!!

[@radicalmusoka9383]

for a moment i was wondering if THIS movie was a true story XD !

[@Emma88178]

Shika Cendana really? You didn’t find out until AFTER the movie? Even though during the film they showed real footage of the real George Melies and his films.

[@thomasfilipiak6693]

Gorege melies was a actor costume designer toy maker film director and maker a illusionist and theater owner and stage magician

[@juliobrugnago8243]

Fantastique! C'est l'un de mes films préférés de Méliés, et c'était incroyable avec cette chanson, cela correspondait parfaitement au thème et au style du récit.

[@0zoneTherapyW0rks]

I watched the Scorsese film, Hugo, last night, a tribute to Melies' work. Johnny Depp was a producer. Cinema should never lose its adventurous and magical quality. Too many are about conflict alone.

[@ericmartin6917]

Avec la magnifique Bleuette Bernon dans le rôle de la reine des fées.

[@tristounet11]

Georges Méliès ou l'art de faire du cinéma au temps du muet. La magie opère toujours.

[@Enzo012]

It's like one of those photographic pictures but somehow....it moves!

[@Karloffrules]

Delicious! the sets, costumes, effects, oh my! the original composition is a perfect complement. great post

[@timjackson5680]

I watched an interesting documentary about his studio and how he made the movies. Very fascinating mUnfortunately a lot of those movies are now lost. What a pity.

[@dramaqueenmiku6386]

why are they lost?

[@user-th5iw5fz5q]

Du pur génie ! George Méliès était un magicien de l'image !

[@LordTurtleneck]

Wonderful music.

[@TheThesorrant]

Magnifique. Georges Meliès s'est beaucoup inspiré de Jules Verne pour ces films. Mais ce cinéaste a été vite oublié car son cinéma muet et fantastique lassait avec l'arrivée du cinéma parlant et réaliste dans les années 1930.

[@gilmangus83]

By far, this is the best version, in score and colorization. Bravo, Monsier Melies! Bravo Steffen Wick and Henschel Quartett. I am sure Melies would be proud for this music to accompany his "Kingdom of the Fairies."

[@IceFireTerry]

i don't know what's going on but it's interesting to watch movies from over 100's ago

[@joseybarra4524]

OLD HOLLYWOOD, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL ELEGANT TIME TO HAVE BEEN AROUND, WOW. THE ARTSY PEOPLE THE FURNITURE THE CARS, MOST OF ALL THE FABRICS AND ACCESSORIES, CLOTHES. I HONESTLY DON'T BELONG IN TODAY'S WORLD.!!!!!!!!!!

[@wrenwry]

Hate to break it to you, but Mélìes was French lol

[@123ciaumcanaldemalucos4]

É um dos filmes mais lindos que eu já vi

[@Bee-28]

I'm in love! So far my favourite Méliès piece. So much magic, imagination, joy and ingenuity. I like the music too, so far the most apt score I have heard, it underlines the magical aspect perfectly, thank you for making this gem even more luminous!

[@janedoe5229]

That was DELIGHTFUL!! :)

[@noddyfan1877]

Mesmerising; a genuine milestone of silent cinema!

[@janedoe5229]

Being an artist, I also especially loved all the work that went into the fantastic scenery and the scene changes.

[@5491horacio]

OTRA QUE CINE EXPERIMENTAL !! UN GENIO DE LA IMAGINACIÓN Y EFECTOS ESPECIALES , HACE MAS DE CIEN AÑOS !!!

[@Magnetron33]

One of the most imaginitive and creative film makers that has ever lived

[@valkillion6869]

Greetings from New Orleans. This film "Kingdom of the Fairies" will be depicted in the Endymion 2019 Mardi Gras parade "Wonder Tales of Science Fiction". Thank you for posting this beautiful 100+ year old film..

[@b.d.8542]

What a perfectly matching composition, especially during the fire scene - the music really brought the piece to life for me. Thank you for making this!

[@Huskyzilla]

This was truly a fun watch, not my usual tastes, but the budget, time and effort that must have gone into this film in those times must have been tremendous!

[@TVrawks301]

Watching this because of Google honoring Georges Méliès today! Beautiful! Could silent films be making a comeback? I hope so! :)

[@tryptamind6839]

I'm here because of the Doodle too lol. Also, if someone in Hollywood could sucessfully make a silent film but with todays tech/cgi/sets then that would be amazing :D

[@Emma88178]

TVrawks301 well there is the movie, The Artist.....

[@youngsteph1]

I am not sure about silent films in general but slapstick comedy ones could.

[@Angelenowithacamera]

Awesome!

[@denisdesvergnes7032]

Ce serait génial qu'une maison de production propose à nouveau, ces vieux films du tout début de la formidable aventure cinématographique, je suis sûr que ça plairait à un large public... Merci beaucoup 🙏🤔😘

[@silvial.a.w.5107]

Preciosa película. Bellísima. George Méliès fue un verdadero genio del cine!!!

[@TashKay100]

What great work, ingenuity and talent! A great man with a difficult fate. Какой огромный труд, изобретательность и талант! Великий человек с тяжёлой судьбой.

[@paulgarland3140]

Genius!!

[@starbuono3333]

Soooo beautiful !!!

[@ptashkaful]

Fascinating, thank you!

[@mennawaheed4567]

Beautiful music☺

[@josankrury7139]

amazing sets

[@yannahcequena1172]

Wonderful and great film

[@susanmoran5226]

I love it.

[@trafikuty]

Enchanting!

[@szplai]

Aperture effects!.. But so clean. Beautiful, thank you.

[@chrish9852]

THere's some real wizardry for ya. .. .Love It. . .

[@antoinecervero5610]

Merveilleux, merci beaucoup

[@marcoscastillojaen1888]

Un maestro indiscutible del género cinematográfico.

[@DSheartlady]

this is marvelous thank you for the posting 😊

[@linedrouin9352]

Une joie, merci!

[@RAS5150]

Mélies gênio!!! soberbo, fantástico... o inventor dos efeitos especiais... bravo!!!!

[@djrichylaurence8991]

Clever considering the year it was made.

[@sebastianmeso6934]

Beautiful, and hand colored

[@Magnetron33]

Excellent music!

[@gilmangus83]

I am in awe. And its not just the sour tanji talking.

[@user-vy8nl9uy9y]

환상적이다. 감탄을 금하지 못하겠다....조르주 멜리아스 감독의 영화를 올려주셔서 고맙습니다~~~!!!!

[@kallyfest]

Heureusement que quelques films ont été sauvé et restauré ,merci google pour l'hommage à un visionnaire et magicien

[@lillinablue]

Méliès est pour moi l'un des pères du cinéma.

[@susanmoran5226]

A fantasy movie. Turn of the century style.

[@dieautos1]

EPIC!!!

[@FernandaReyes-yo9fc]

Qué maravilla de película, me imagino que ;la producción, al igual que ahora ha de haber sido costosísima, por los escenarios y su tramoya, el vestuario delos personajes y la edición, por decirlo rápido muy tardada y costosa por los efectos. Qué gran genio George Melié. Una puesta en escena que duró para siempre.

[@alkabul]

amazing

[@victalianoaguiar2317]

o filme e bom demais adoro os filmes de George melies

[@eliashaider93]

Date 1903

[@mintsponge]

excellent

[@jmaraf7741]

Captivating! I had to laugh at all the babies at the end...

[@noddyholder79]

WOW

[@cursino1]

More a sequence of paintings than a movie

[@lydiaart]

Just watched movie Hugo for the 2nd time since it first came out. Fun to see some of George Melies films on KZbin. Did Melies use some of the moon men from Trip to the Moon in The Kingdom of the Fairies as well?

[@michaelflores9220]

Woah

[@alexandrefelipealmeidacost347]

The feeling when you know all this lobsters are dead

[@evanwilliams7917]

I cried a little because no film can be thoroughly effused with such wanton innocence as a Melies production. All timer shit

[@ralmcg]

The ship sure has pretty sailors.

[@HADJEE]

Way better that all the Star Wars movies.

[@eliottodowd9021]

so fckn stunning

[@thomasfilipiak6693]

I used to be upseste about this guy.

[@user-in9lb6hd7c]

I’m picturing the person that sat with a magnifying glass pinched in their eye and painted every frame of this film by hand

[@centroproxecto6322]

Todo un viaje iniciático, ¿no?

[@kaliyuga1476]

He was living in the 2000 in 1903

[@michaelflores9220]

Howcome when i put this video on fullscreen, it slants and splits in twooo!!!?!!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!~!?!?!?

[@sabu1895]

En HD

[@nicolasbravo433]

Alguien me podría decirme qué tan original es

[@lucyfoster4082]

Was this music associated with the film, or just randomly paired with it here?

[@PIANO_PARTICLES]

It was specifically composed for this film.

[@hadassah179]

How exactly was the fire of the torches being captured?

[@Qsallor]

Is this the first colored movie?

[@munteanuion8697]

Petrariu Aura (Izaura/ Isaura/ Issaura; ISSA/ ISA "I")

[@ericselvig5808]

Films from the earliest years of the 20th century are not even close to how films are made nowadays

[@bastianfelipecastillotoro6787]

4:53

[@88cortegon]

3:32

[@yurigagarinslittlevideos3230]

was this film released in color?

[@oberon79]

no

[@Lammy4ever7]

Actually, yes. They were hand colored frame by frame.

[@pavlotverdokhlib95]

It`s not truely coloured film

[@alexfelter6448]

What music is this?

[@PIANO_PARTICLES]

+Alex Felter It's a piece by Steffen Wick composed to this silent movie by Georges Melies

[@sandrodream5418]

+WIDEMUSICtube this film has incredible special effects that could beat many modern films

[@alexfelter6448]

Thanks so much for the info!