Nineteenth century videos. Back to life.
Nineteenth century videos. Back to life.
  • 188
  • 66 245 922
(1936) The Birth of the Robot : Len Lye's Surreal Symphony of Oil and Machines
In 1936, New Zealand-born artist and filmmaker Len Lye crafted a mesmerizing and bizarre short film titled The Birth of the Robot. Commissioned as an advertisement for Shell Motor Oil, Lye transformed the mundane into a surreal spectacle, showcasing his innovative animation techniques and captivating visual style.
The Birth of the Robot is not a narrative film in the traditional sense. Instead, it's a rhythmic, almost abstract exploration of movement, form, and the relationship between the natural and the mechanical. The film opens with a lush, Eden-like landscape populated by whimsical creatures. Suddenly, a shower of oil descends, animating not only the parched flora and fauna but also a variety of anthropomorphized automobiles.
These mechanical beings, crafted from cutouts and everyday objects, come to life in a dance of jerky, almost spasmodic movements. They interact with each other and their environment in a series of vignettes, their forms shifting and transforming in a kaleidoscope of color and light. The oil, both life-giving and potentially destructive, serves as a metaphor for the ambiguous relationship between humanity and technology.
Lye was a pioneer of direct animation, a technique where he manipulated the film stock itself, scratching, painting, and adding objects directly onto the celluloid. This method allowed him to create a unique visual language, full of vibrant colors, dynamic patterns, and a sense of tactile immediacy. The Birth of the Robot showcases Lye's mastery of this technique, with each frame bursting with energy and a playful sense of experimentation.
Lye's choice of music further enhances the film's otherworldly atmosphere. Gustav Holst's orchestral suite "The Planets" provides a majestic and sometimes ominous backdrop to the visuals. The rhythmic pulsations and dramatic crescendos of the music amplify the film's mechanical ballet, creating a mesmerizing audio-visual experience.
Despite its experimental nature, The Birth of the Robot was a commercial success, shown in over 300 cinemas and seen by millions. However, its impact extends far beyond its initial purpose as an advertisement. The film is now recognized as a landmark of experimental animation, showcasing Lye's artistic vision and technical ingenuity.
The Soundtrack: Holst's "The Planets"
Переглядів: 18 920

Відео

(1896) A Pistol Duel.
Переглядів 27 тис.14 днів тому
Supercharge your vintage footage quality with the AI software trusted by video enthusiasts everywhere: bit.ly/Precise_Pixel_Boost Filmed in Mexico, "A Pistol Duel" presents a simple yet dramatic scenario. Two men, dressed in suits, stand facing each other with pistols drawn. A tense pause ensues, heightening the anticipation. A gunshot rings out, one man falls to the ground, and the other casua...
(1922) Kodachrome Tests: The Fading Dream of Early Color Film.
Переглядів 12 тис.21 день тому
Supercharge your vintage footage quality with the AI software trusted by video enthusiasts everywhere: bit.ly/Precise_Pixel_Boost The year 1922 marked a pivotal moment in the history of photography and filmmaking: the first successful tests of Kodachrome color film. While it would take over a decade to refine the technology for commercial use, this early experiment showcased Kodak's pioneering ...
(1899) Extravagant Struggles: Georges Méliès' Hilarious Fight Scene from the Dawn of Cinema
Переглядів 35 тис.21 день тому
Supercharge your vintage footage quality with the AI software trusted by video enthusiasts everywhere: bit.ly/Precise_Pixel_Boost Get ready for a blast from the past with this slapstick masterpiece from the early days of cinema! "Extravagant Struggles" (1899), directed by the legendary illusionist and filmmaker Georges Méliès, is a one-minute wonder that'll leave you in stitches. Pure Slapstick...
(1935) Becky Sharp: The first film in Technicolor.
Переглядів 25 тис.Місяць тому
Step back in time to 1935 and witness the groundbreaking film "Becky Sharp" in all its glory! This cinematic masterpiece, based on William Makepeace Thackeray's classic novel Vanity Fair, was the first full-length feature film to utilize the revolutionary three-strip Technicolor process. Prepare to be dazzled by the vibrant colors, sumptuous costumes, and breathtaking cinematography. Beyond its...
(1945) Hitler's Lost Boys: Child Soldiers of the Third Reich
Переглядів 15 тис.Місяць тому
The world knows the horrors of World War II, the images of devastated cities, and the faces of battle-hardened soldiers. But there's a hidden chapter to this war, a story so bleak it chills the soul - the story of Germany's child soldiers. The untold tragedy of the Hitlerjugend and Volkssturm. Boys barely old enough to shave were indoctrinated, armed, and thrown into the desperate fires of the ...
(1945) WWII Denmark's Liberation: From Occupation to Joyous Freedom
Переглядів 9 тис.Місяць тому
When Germany invaded Denmark on April 9th, 1940, the Danish government opted for a policy of cooperation under protest. Believing this was the best way to protect its citizens, the government remained largely functional while navigating German demands. However, this policy fueled growing dissent among the Danish population. Small resistance groups emerged, carrying out acts of sabotage and unde...
(1898) Buffalo Bill: The Legend on Film
Переглядів 14 тис.Місяць тому
William F. Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill, was an iconic figure of the American West. A bison hunter, scout, and impresario, his life and persona became synonymous with the romanticized image of the frontier. While photographs of the man abound, only a limited amount of moving film footage featuring Buffalo Bill exists. These precious fragments offer tantalizing glimpses into the reality be...
(1916) Mauritz Stiller's The Prima Ballerina: Love, Loss, and the Seduction of Stardom
Переглядів 26 тис.2 місяці тому
Swedish director Mauritz Stiller was a pioneering force in early silent cinema, and his 1916 film The Prima Ballerina (original title: Balettprimadonnan) showcases his skillful storytelling, exploration of complex characters, and the beauty and heartbreak of the artistic world. The Prima Ballerina weaves a tale of passion and sacrifice centered around a young, talented ballerina named Marta (Je...
(1915) Terror from the Skies: Zeppelin Raids Over London
Переглядів 10 тис.2 місяці тому
The year 1915 marked a grim milestone in the history of warfare: the first large-scale aerial bombing raids on a major city. London, the heart of the British Empire, found itself the target of a new and terrifying weapon - the Zeppelin airship. These massive, hydrogen-filled behemoths of the early 20th century, developed by the Germans, brought the war to the British home front in an unpreceden...
(1899) First ever Shakespeare film. King John.
Переглядів 14 тис.2 місяці тому
King John: A Flickering Fragment of Cinematic History In the annals of film history, King John (1899) holds a place of peculiar significance. Believed to be the very first film adaptation of a Shakespearean play, it is not a film in the way we understand it today, but rather a brief, tantalizing glimpse into the birth of cinematic storytelling. Produced by the British Mutoscope and Biograph Com...
(1911) Dante's Inferno.
Переглядів 18 тис.3 місяці тому
Try the ultimate tool to upscale the quality of vintage video to 4K: tinyurl.com/AIupscaler Join as a member to support this channel: ua-cam.com/channels/8abMPJmTPmsaSc7j-lwIhQ.htmljoin Music: Bach, Cello Sonata Bwv 1011. L'Inferno: A Cinematic Landmark of Hellish Visions In 1911, a cinematic spectacle emerged that would forever alter the landscape of early cinema. L'Inferno, a groundbreaking I...
(1914) Charlie Chaplin's famous tramp first film: "Kid Auto Races at Venice".
Переглядів 51 тис.4 місяці тому
Try the ultimate tool to upscale the quality of vintage video to 4K: tinyurl.com/AIupscaler Join as a member to support this channel: ua-cam.com/channels/8abMPJmTPmsaSc7j-lwIhQ.htmljoin "Kid Auto Races at Venice" is a significant milestone in film history, marking the first appearance of the iconic character, the Tramp, portrayed by Charlie Chaplin. Set amidst the bustling backdrop of a real-li...
(1904) Oldest Basketball footage.
Переглядів 27 тис.5 місяців тому
Try the ultimate tool to upscale the quality of vintage video to 4K: tinyurl.com/AIupscaler Join as a member to support this channel: ua-cam.com/channels/8abMPJmTPmsaSc7j-lwIhQ.htmljoin The first known instance of basketball being filmed occurred in 1904, marking a pivotal moment in the history of both the sport and cinematography. Basketball, a relatively young sport at the time, had been inve...
(1929) The Scandal came with her: Louise Brooks in "Pandora's Box"
Переглядів 126 тис.5 місяців тому
Try the ultimate tool to upscale the quality of vintage video to 4K: tinyurl.com/AIupscaler Join as a member to support this channel: ua-cam.com/channels/8abMPJmTPmsaSc7j-lwIhQ.htmljoin "Pandora's Box," directed by G.W. Pabst in 1929, is a landmark German silent film based on the plays by Frank Wedekind. The narrative centers around the character Lulu, portrayed by the iconic Louise Brooks. Lul...
(1898) The first time Santa Claus was filmed.
Переглядів 55 тис.5 місяців тому
(1898) The first time Santa Claus was filmed.
(1915) My personal nightmare: "The Portrait". [4k, 60fps, colorized]
Переглядів 24 тис.5 місяців тому
(1915) My personal nightmare: "The Portrait". [4k, 60fps, colorized]
(1909) The first "Panic Room" movie: The Lonely Villa. D.W.Griffith. [4k, 60fps, colorized]
Переглядів 63 тис.6 місяців тому
(1909) The first "Panic Room" movie: The Lonely Villa. D.W.Griffith. [4k, 60fps, colorized]
(1930) The creepiest stop-motion cartoon ever: Hearts and Flowers. [4k, 60fps, colorized]
Переглядів 677 тис.6 місяців тому
(1930) The creepiest stop-motion cartoon ever: Hearts and Flowers. [4k, 60fps, colorized]
(1913) The oldest sound films. Jack's joke. Edison's Kinetophone. [4k, 60fps, colorized]
Переглядів 33 тис.6 місяців тому
(1913) The oldest sound films. Jack's joke. Edison's Kinetophone. [4k, 60fps, colorized]
(1905) Pussy's Breakfast. [4k, 60fps, colorized]
Переглядів 644 тис.6 місяців тому
(1905) Pussy's Breakfast. [4k, 60fps, colorized]
[4k, 60fps](1959) The Total Electric Home. The Home of the future.
Переглядів 72 тис.6 місяців тому
[4k, 60fps](1959) The Total Electric Home. The Home of the future.
[4k, 60fps, colorized] (1898) Duel to the Death.
Переглядів 21 тис.7 місяців тому
[4k, 60fps, colorized] (1898) Duel to the Death.
[4k, 60fps, colorized] (1918) WWI veterans: shell shock sequels, war neurosis (II).
Переглядів 230 тис.7 місяців тому
[4k, 60fps, colorized] (1918) WWI veterans: shell shock sequels, war neurosis (II).
[4K, 60 fps, colorized] (1909) Princess Nicotine; or, The Smoke Fairy.
Переглядів 13 тис.7 місяців тому
[4K, 60 fps, colorized] (1909) Princess Nicotine; or, The Smoke Fairy.
[4K, 50 fps, colorized] (1965) J. Robert Oppenheimer “Now I am become death...”
Переглядів 404 тис.10 місяців тому
[4K, 50 fps, colorized] (1965) J. Robert Oppenheimer “Now I am become death...”
[4k, 60fps, Color] (1938) Hitler goes back to (his) school.
Переглядів 815 тис.11 місяців тому
[4k, 60fps, Color] (1938) Hitler goes back to (his) school.
[4K, 60 fps, colorized] (1919) The Doll. Die Puppe, Ernst Lubitsch.
Переглядів 38 тис.11 місяців тому
[4K, 60 fps, colorized] (1919) The Doll. Die Puppe, Ernst Lubitsch.
[4K, 60 fps, colorized] (1900) Explosion of a motor car.
Переглядів 27 тис.Рік тому
[4K, 60 fps, colorized] (1900) Explosion of a motor car.
[4K, 60 fps, color] (1936) Berlin, Olympic Games.
Переглядів 36 тис.Рік тому
[4K, 60 fps, color] (1936) Berlin, Olympic Games.

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @mihaibadarau5586
    @mihaibadarau5586 2 години тому

    The greed and hate it’s something seeded from the very beginning, Who believes in GOD will go through

  • @Eric-ro8bw
    @Eric-ro8bw 5 годин тому

    It's just like my nightmares.

  • @jussikankinen9409
    @jussikankinen9409 6 годин тому

    Same level than this time, even smarter and higher moral

  • @julioaleman3524
    @julioaleman3524 7 годин тому

    The difference how one patient is treated 1:27 compared to the other one 1:50, makes a whole world of difference. The second "doctor" is a pos.

  • @RyanSemmel77
    @RyanSemmel77 7 годин тому

    War. War never changes.

  • @zzzzxxxxxz6017
    @zzzzxxxxxz6017 7 годин тому

    I guess I’m only one who missed the tragedy

  • @Boomhauersdad
    @Boomhauersdad 8 годин тому

    War is evil and insane.

  • @brucelawson642
    @brucelawson642 9 годин тому

    I was there that day. Or was I ?😊😊

  • @oralkadirhan851
    @oralkadirhan851 12 годин тому

    O my god

  • @keik168
    @keik168 13 годин тому

    Those elders.. imagine the history they saw during their lives

  • @uwillnevahno6837
    @uwillnevahno6837 14 годин тому

    Why are you resetting the video to make it seem as if more rounds are fired than initially loaded into the cannon?

  • @omi_god
    @omi_god 15 годин тому

    I love everything but the "colorization", which looks utterly horrible. At least when colorization is done by hand, it doesn't shift and shimmer and change all over the place.

  • @ramenboi9836
    @ramenboi9836 День тому

    I can't believe I willingly watched an ad

  • @user-kp1gh1ru2j
    @user-kp1gh1ru2j День тому

    It wouldn't be so Bad if it wasn't for the Music & Their Creepy Face's, Actually it's All sort of Creepy

  • @VD-ky2ft
    @VD-ky2ft День тому

    As a vet w ptsd in higher education psych, a lot of these seem to be borderline psychosis, catatonic movements. Trauma induced psychosis derealization or depersonalization. You really dont see this in current vets, which is weird how different the symptoms are

  • @The_mista
    @The_mista День тому

    он съел её и лыбится...

  • @djteita
    @djteita День тому

    3:10 omg is mr beast

  • @loridegeorgesstalker365
    @loridegeorgesstalker365 День тому

    This kind of makes me want to cry, when I think of a woman who doesn't want this life and has lots of kids and a demanding husband....not all, but I'm thinking quite a few women.

  • @user-gm3kn2ik6h
    @user-gm3kn2ik6h День тому

    They were not just defeated.They were GUILTY and they knew it

  • @hardstyle3196
    @hardstyle3196 День тому

    Damn 6:30 mi s , this simply would not flynjn todays tiktok attention spam standards!!!

  • @NoPastNoFate
    @NoPastNoFate День тому

    He was 5 years old when the tin can was invented, 25 years old when the wrench was invented, and over 60 years old when barbed wire was invented. Now he is blessing an audience on UA-cam.

  • @wontonabee2448
    @wontonabee2448 День тому

    Why is anyone surprised by this? It was written in the scriptures a couple of thousands of years ago that there would literally be hell on earth starting in 1914 at Revelation 12:3-12. Go and catch up…

  • @joshslater2426
    @joshslater2426 День тому

    It’s honestly amazing that we have footage of LNWR trains in action, and footage of the people travelling on them.

  • @ChrissCross92
    @ChrissCross92 День тому

    Watch Mainstream popmusic videos without music and you'll know what's creepy.

  • @lindaloe
    @lindaloe День тому

    2 years Before My Mothers Birth!!❤

  • @demensclay6419
    @demensclay6419 День тому

    Speed's too slow, dude

  • @liltick102
    @liltick102 День тому

    Tbh my favourite 1 minute very early film I’ve seen - I’m pretty sure they reused a shot at the end which is a bit creative and a little unforgivable but still, what a masterpiece- it was sharp in b&w anyway

  • @user-pu6dp4yx5g
    @user-pu6dp4yx5g 2 дні тому

    We can call this thing the oldest horror movie in history

  • @michaelnugent8181
    @michaelnugent8181 2 дні тому

    304's watching with confusion.

  • @mariae.antonsen2183
    @mariae.antonsen2183 2 дні тому

    Sweet love to all'm@ria

  • @ahmadsantoso9712
    @ahmadsantoso9712 2 дні тому

    Haha, diese deutschen Würstchen haben sie sich verdient 😄

  • @mottopanukeiku7406
    @mottopanukeiku7406 2 дні тому

    The german heart has never thawed.

  • @kimberlylicavoli2076
    @kimberlylicavoli2076 2 дні тому

    Heartbreaking 💔 😢

  • @user-ew6ko4nt5t
    @user-ew6ko4nt5t 2 дні тому

    素晴らしい 斬新な演出

  • @KH-qy7fm
    @KH-qy7fm 2 дні тому

    Anyone born that year would have to suffer through the horrors of two world wars, first as a young adult and then as a middle aged person.

  • @SeanAtkinson-zx2zx
    @SeanAtkinson-zx2zx 2 дні тому

    NOT....REPEAT NOT 'HITLER'S HOME VIDEOS' STOP MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS EVA BRAUN MADE AND OWNED THOSE FILMED AT THE BERGHOF..

  • @iki492
    @iki492 2 дні тому

    why olympic had black funnel like lusiania

  • @azazelsamael6957
    @azazelsamael6957 2 дні тому

    Holy smoke😂

  • @Gearlitefather
    @Gearlitefather 2 дні тому

    Постановка. Все актеры работают на камеру.

  • @Picasso_305
    @Picasso_305 3 дні тому

    What $&@(?% marched mmen towards that explosion?

  • @simon5005
    @simon5005 3 дні тому

    What makes this creepy is picturing people really looking like this!!! 😮

  • @Spacemonkeymk1
    @Spacemonkeymk1 3 дні тому

    My grandad was doing structural repairs at the Woolwich Arsenal. One day they heard a Doodlebug so they went up on the roof to spot it and it came down pretty close and the roof jumped up. He never did that again.. My other grandad was a V1 spotter and flak gunner at an RAF base near Folkestone. He said he was in an old newsreel film doing this, so maybe he is one of those gunners in the film!

  • @cyndiamaral6407
    @cyndiamaral6407 3 дні тому

    I have found 80% of my dream kitchen!!!

  • @juri6517
    @juri6517 3 дні тому

    Wow, 117 Jahre ist der Film jetzt alt. Erstaunlich, wie die Maskenbildner damals schon gearbeitet haben.

  • @juri6517
    @juri6517 3 дні тому

    Die Männer, die noch mit Hurra in WK1 gezogen sind, hatten keine Vorstellung, welches Grauen sie erwarten würde. Sie sind völlig unvorbereitet da reinmarschiert. Heute, nach 2 Weltkriegen sollte die Menschheit schlauer sein und keinen dritten eröffnen. Leider rasseln die Unbelehrbaren wieder mit ihren Säbeln. Herr, stehe der Menschheit bei!

  • @harshshukla9318
    @harshshukla9318 3 дні тому

    The Pope Was The Best Ever Host Cause It Was One of those Few People Who Was Posing In Front Of A Video Camera At That Time

  • @AidenWilkinsmusic
    @AidenWilkinsmusic 3 дні тому

    Despite the odd faces, I thought that was actually really charming.

  • @calemcqueen
    @calemcqueen 4 дні тому

    This film of course is a fraud. The motion picture camera did not exist in 1811. Not for many decades yet. Why all the lies?

    • @HeavyTonk-uw4gh
      @HeavyTonk-uw4gh 34 хвилини тому

      This was filmed in 1896 read the title

  • @annabreg3479
    @annabreg3479 4 дні тому

    I couldn't watch this till the end, poor men , they could have beautiful life with a woman and kids 😢

  • @anthonyraila1610
    @anthonyraila1610 4 дні тому

    Sad very sad, but propaganda of the victors, bomb a country into nothing because they posed a threat to international banking cartels, and gave half of europe to the Bolsheviks.