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Title: Britain's first ever sci-fi film 'Message from Mars' restored
Post by: Simon on December 10, 2014, 22:18
Britain's first ever sci-fi film, dating back to 1913, has been restored as part of a special project by BBC Arts and the British Film Institute.

A Message from Mars follows the story of a Martian, who is sent to Earth as a punishment for misbehaving.

The silent film has been given a new soundtrack, composed by creative director Matthew Herbert.

Brian Robinson from the BFI told BBC Breakfast: "Anything that's last for 100 years is going to have some elements of decay... those had to be painstakingly removed."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30411297
Title: Re: Britain's first ever sci-fi film 'Message from Mars' restored
Post by: Clive on December 11, 2014, 16:25
Let's hope they show it at the correct speed of 18 frames per second and not the more modern 24 frames per second which will make it look ridiculous.
Title: Re: Britain's first ever sci-fi film 'Message from Mars' restored
Post by: sam on December 11, 2014, 19:34
I wonder if they can interpolate...
Title: Re: Britain's first ever sci-fi film 'Message from Mars' restored
Post by: Clive on December 11, 2014, 20:52
We managed with hieroglyphics so Martian should be a cinch!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Britain's first ever sci-fi film 'Message from Mars' restored
Post by: Simon on December 11, 2014, 20:53
;D