The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre will host a out-of-this-world screening of "A Trip to the Moon", complete with a live electronic score.
On June 7, The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre will screen what are considered to be some of the earliest science fiction films ever made, all from within the Planetarium Star Theatre.
The screening includes the pioneering work of French filmmaker Georges Méliès, including “The Astronomer’s Dream” (1898), “The Eclipse” (1907) and of course, "A Trip to the Moon" (1902).
Considered to be one of the most important films ever made, "A Trip to the Moon" was groundbreaking for its use of special effects and entertaining narrative action. It was an immediate success and has shaped the ways movies have been made ever since.
The evening will start off with a discussion lead by film historian Michael Van Den Bos, and astronomer Christa Van Laerhoven examining their importance and influence of the science fiction genre. Each of the films will be accompanied by a live electronic score provided by Owen Connell.
To learn more, or purchase tickets to the event, visit event page HERE.
