Colour before colour

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1902)

Directed by Ferdinand Zecca this film has production design from Alberto Collado. A man stumbles across the hiding place a group of thieves are using for their riches.

What stands out most about this film is how impressive it looks in terms of set design and the hand tinting for colour. While the plot is basic to say the least and it helps to know the story before hand to follow the action it is the images that hold your attention. I was really impressed by the look of this film and it is very reminiscent of Georges Melies style.

4/5