Version : French
Duration : 18'
Format : 35 mm., 16 mm., Béta Digit., Béta SP, DVCam
Black & white
Scriptwriter : Jean AUREL
Producer : TÉLÉFILMS
Country
France
Music
Musique Populaire du 18° s.
Picture
Arcady / Antonio HARISPE
Stage set
18th century engravings
Archive footage
- Engravings and illustrations from the late 18th century recounting the first balloon ascents near Paris, with special effects of hot-air balloons rising above the crowds.
The first successful balloon ascent was attempted by Pilastre de Rozier on 5 June 1783. This first feat was to be followed by many others, always dangerous, sometimes unfortunate, and which were repeated until the appearance of the aeroplane, which put an end to the career of the “lighter than air”.
