What's the underlying theme in Méliès' films?
Realistic views of the world
Everyday life
The conquering hero
Strange, surreal journeys
Answer
Méliès' films often feature strange, surreal journeys. For example, in The Impossible Voyage (1904), a group of explorers travels to the center of the Earth and encounters a variety of fantastical creatures. In A Trip to the Moon (1902), a group of scientists travels to the moon and encounters a race of moon men.
The Magical World of Georges Méliès: Unraveling the Illusions
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