A Trip to the Moon (1902) Directed by Georges Méliès

This archival footage presents Georges Méliès’ groundbreaking 1902 silent film "A Trip to the Moon," a pioneering masterpiece of early cinema. The film follows a group of astronomers launched in a cannon-propelled capsule to the lunar surface, culminating in its most iconic scene: the rocket landing in the eye of the Moon. Blending whimsical fantasy with innovative special effects, this short captures Méliès’ visionary artistry. A must-watch for film historians and lovers of cinematic origins, showcasing the birth of science fiction on screen.