A Trip to the Moon
1902 · short film · G · 15 min · ★ 7.9 · 95% critics
A group of astronomers launches themselves toward the Moon in a bullet-shaped craft fired from a giant cannon. After landing, they explore a strange, dreamlike landscape and venture into shadowy caves, where unfamiliar inhabitants and odd hazards turn their expedition into a frantic fight to get home.
Based on From the Earth to the Moon, The First Men in the Moon, Around the Moon
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Details
- Original title
- Le Voyage dans la Lune
- Years
- 1902
- Release date
- 1902-06-15
- Language
- French
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 15 min
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.9/10 (2,001 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a short, whimsical sci‑fi fantasy packed with painted sets, theatrical energy, and historic movie magic; Not for you if you need modern realism, subtle acting, or a deeply involving story.
Pros: imaginative sets and costumes; iconic, playful visuals; brisk, clear structure | Cons: story feels thin; effects look dated; engagement varies today
Themes
- moon
- based on novel or book
- satire
- astronomer
- black and white
- silent film
- scientific expedition
- space adventure
- early cinema
- selenite
- short film
- man in the moon
Cast & crew
Georges Méliès
as Professeur Barbenfouillis / La Lune
Bleuette Bernon
as Phoebe Déesse de la Lune
- FL
François Lallement
as L'officier de Marine / Commandant de la Base de Lancement
Jehanne d'Alcy
as La Secrétaire / Une Étoile / Agent de Bord de la Fusée
- HD
Henri Delannoy
as Le Pilote de la Fusée Lunaire
- VA
Victor André
as Un Astronome et Spationaute
- BR
Brunnet
as Un Astronome et Spationaute
- DE
Depierre
as Un Astronome et Spationaute
- FA
Farjaut
as Un Astronome et Spationaute
- KE
Kelm
as Un Astronome et Spationaute
Directed by Georges Méliès