A groundbreaking travelogue, Simba follows the intrepid American filmmaking couple Osa and Martin Johnson on their four year expedition over the African subcontinent..
Terry Ramsaye, Martin E. Johnson
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If you have a high tolerance for 1920s pacing and a curiosity about how people used to view the world before National Geographic became a TV channel, Simba: The King of the Beasts is worth a look. It’s not for everyone. If you’re the type who gets annoyed by the colonial gaze or the slow, chugging rhythm of silent film...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Martin E. Johnson
Robert C. Bruce
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"If you have a high tolerance for 1920s pacing and a curiosity about how people used to view the world before National Geographic became a TV channel, Simba: The King of the Beasts is worth a look. It’s not for everyone. If you’re the type who gets annoyed by the colonial gaze or the slow, chugging rhythm of silent film titles, you’ll probably turn it off after twenty minutes. But for those who like seeing the literal mechanics of early filmmaking—how they dragged these massive cameras through th..."
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