A famous early example of narrative storytelling is a 1902 film directed by Georges Méliès known as?

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The prompt asks for a famous early example of narrative storytelling in film from 1902 directed by Georges Méliès, and provides an answer tag of "a. A Trip to the Moon".

Since the answer options list is empty in the data, we cannot compare multiple possible choices. In a typical multiple-choice setup, you would examine each option for how well it fits the clue of a renowned early narrative film from Méliès and the year 1902.

Nevertheless, focusing on the given correct option: 'A Trip to the Moon' is widely recognized as a landmark in cinematic history. Its narrative storytelling is evident through its structured sequence, imaginative visual storytelling, and cohesive, though short, récit that guides viewers through a clear plot: a group of explorers traveling to the moon, encountering surreal lunar landscapes, and returning. This stands in contrast to earlier films that were often longer on spectacle and shorter on coherent narrative arcs.

If there were additional options, we would assess them for: whether they are attributed to Méliès, whether they date to around 1902, and whether they demonstrate clear narrative progression (character goals, conflict, resolution). A distractor option might rely on didactic or non-narrative content, or misattribute the director or year.

In this case, the provided correct choice aligns with the well-established fact that Méliès’s 1902 work, commonly referenced as 'A Trip to the Moon' (Le Voyage dans la Lune), is among the earliest triumphs of cinematic storytelling and a cornerstone of narrative cinema.

2025 T1 DP DPHU1005 MEDA1305 Introduction to Film Studies

A famous early example of narrative storytelling is a 1902 film directed by Georges Méliès known as?

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