The cinematograph was born in 1895. It was invented by the
Lumire brothers. Their first main public screening of films was
held on December 28, 1895, at Salon indien du Grand Caf in Paris.
The cinema : invented by two brothers from Lyon (The Lumire
brothers) The Lumire brothers
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The cinematograph quickly developed and became a popular
attraction and pastime in the early 20th century. It was recognized
as a form of art thanks to great directors like Mlis, Blach,
Griffith or Dreyer who set up its rules and language. Until the 50s
it remained the ultimate popular attraction but was gradually
replaced by television.
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The beginning.. The Rhne-Alpes Region was one of the first in
France to establish a new and ambitious policy for the cinema.
Since the beginning of its activity in 1991, Rhne- Alpes Cinma has
supported more than 220 films, some of whom have seen their posters
in foreign countries.
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The Pixel cluster Rhone-Alpes Cinema, Rhone-Alpes Studios and
Film Commission Rhne- Alpes are installed on the Villeurbanne PIXEL
cluster, the first French regional hub of innovative activities of
image, sound and new media, which includes today more than 60
companies with approximately 450 permanent employees.
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And its studios The studios emerged in 2009, with 5,500sq2 of
warehouses for the production and shootings. Rhne-Alpes Studios
also manages the cluster on which PIXEL company, studios and hotel
companies are installed.
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The project.. Several objectives are targeted for the
Rhne-Alpes Cinma project, namely : > Promote and renew French
and European filmmaking > Promote the region as a great movie
set, located in the heart of Europe, rich in scenery (natural and
built), means of production (hotels, restaurants, road, rail and
air transport, specialized service providers) and human resources
(actors and technicians) > Develop the film industry in
Rhne-Alpes, the source of significant economic development and
employment
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> Promote the region and ensure its national and
international reputation thanks to movies that are broadcast in
film, television and video around the world > Promote the cinema
in the region, particularly among young people. It produces on
average 10 to 15 films a year, a number that is profitable for a
French region.
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The best box-office results for movies produced jointly with
the Rhne-Alpes region are: Le Hussard sur le toit by Jean-Paul
Rappeneau (2.5 million viewers) Une Hirondelle a fait le Printemps
by Christian Carion (2.3m viewers) Les Enfants du marais by Jean
Becker (2.1m viewers) In 6th position, an animated film : Azur et
Asmar by Michel Ocelot (1.7m viewers) The biggests hits of the
Rhne-Alpes cinema
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A few movies shot in the Ardche and relased abroad
LOCATIONDATE, MOVIE TITLE AND DIRECTOR Alboussire1949 : La Vache et
le Prisonnier by Henri Verneui Aubenas 1993 : Poisson-lune by
Bertrand Van Effenterre 2010 : Au fond des bois by Benot Jacquot
Bourg-Saint-Andol 1998 : Conte d'automne by ric Rohmer 2001 :
Martha... Martha by Sandrine Veysset Chomrac1976 : Le Juge et
l'Assassin by Bertrand Tavernier Cruas 1994 : Les Braqueuses
byJean-Paul Salom 2009 : Adieu Gary by Nassim Amaouche
Guilherand-Granges1974 : Les Valseuses by Bertrand Blier
Lamastre1999 : Les Enfants du marais by Jean Becker
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LOCATIONDATE, MOVIE TITLE AND DIRECTOR Largentire 1976 : Le
Juge et l'Assassin by Bertrand Tavernier 1982 : L'Honneur d'un
capitaine by Pierre Schoendoerffer Le Pouzin 2009 : Adieu Gary by
Nassim Amaouche Sainte-Eulalie 2004 : L'cole en campagne by
Christian Tran 2010 : Au fond des bois by Benot Jacquot
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The festivals.. The region also offers entertainment by
offering multiple festivals. Some are known in Europe and
throughout France.