{"product_id":"lost-emulsion-dvd","title":"Lost Emulsion (DVD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KY9oytfaYvk?si=oXEmahQG6XtnN2Hd\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLost Emulsion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a captivating deep dive into the mysterious world of vanished cinema--those silent-era films that once defined the birth of motion pictures and have since disappeared into history. Directed by film teacher, scholar, and producer Glenn Andreiev (\u003ci\u003eThe Make-Believers\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLong Island Joins the Space Race\u003c\/i\u003e), this thoughtful and meticulously researched documentary explores the cultural and artistic importance of lost films, the reasons behind their disappearance, and the tireless work of archivists and historians dedicated to rediscovering and preserving what remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough illuminating interviews with film historians, collectors, and restoration experts--including Christa Lang, Felix Moeller, Roy Frumkes, Pat Bishow, and David Del Valle--the film examines the fragile nature of film stock, the historical neglect of early cinema, and the bittersweet triumphs of rediscovery. Offering rare glimpses of surviving fragments and stills,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLost Emulsion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebecomes not just an educational chronicle, but a poetic meditation on memory, decay, and the impermanence of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing as a companion piece to Andreiev's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFound Emulsion\u003c\/i\u003e, the documentary continues his exploration of cinema's physical and emotional legacy, capturing the urgency and devotion that drive modern preservation efforts. The film also features a wealth of supplemental material, including a director's commentary, bonus interviews, an original trailer, \"A History of Lost Horror Films,\" and \"Restoring the King - King of the Kongo.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential viewing experience for film lovers, historians, and archivists,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLost Emulsion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estands alongside celebrated preservation documentaries such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Last Projectionist\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSide by Side\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Film Foundation: The Preservation of Cinema\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRewind This!\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Thousand Cuts\u003c\/i\u003e. It is a moving tribute to the enduring human desire to rescue and protect the ghosts of cinema's past--before they vanish forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBonus Materials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirector's Commentary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus interviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA History of Lost Horror Films\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring the King - King of the Kongo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wild Eye Releasing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44957031006408,"sku":"MVD20785D","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/8486\/3688\/files\/lostemulsondvd.jpg?v=1771538879","url":"https:\/\/videomatica.com\/products\/lost-emulsion-dvd","provider":"Videomatica Ltd (since 1983)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}