Return to Méliès: Borowczyk and Early Cinema

In this documentary, Daniel Bird explores the silent film era's impact on Walerian Borowczyk, particularly focusing on his film The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Miss Osbourne. The film highlights the contributions of influential filmmakers such as Georges Méliès and others, showcasing how their pioneering techniques shaped Borowczyk's artistic vision.

At just six minutes long, this short documentary serves as an insightful look into the connections between early cinema and Borowczyk's work. Collectors of cinema history will find interest in how this film examines the roots of filmmaking and the evolution of narrative techniques, particularly in the context of silent films. The documentary offers a concise but informative perspective on the interplay between past and present in the art of cinema.