The Magic Lantern

The Magic Lantern

1977 · 43 min · ★ 6.8 · Music, Comedy, TV Movie

A musical program about the history of the development of the art of cinema.

Directed by Yevgeni Ginzburg · Written by Boris Purgalin

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