Movies that innovated in cinema

    Like all other art forms, cinema is constantly exploring its language and expressive limits. However, due to its industrial nature, it is always in close contact with technological innovations—whether it's the introduction of color, sound, digital cameras, or computer-generated special effects. Throughout its history, certain films have introduced groundbreaking innovations in various areas, pushing the boundaries of what was once thought possible. Here’s a selection of movies that changed the course of cinema, available to watch online.

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    Movies that innovated in cinema

    Like all other art forms, cinema is constantly exploring its language and expressive limits. However, due to its industrial nature, it is always in close contact with technological innovations—whether it's the introduction of color, sound, digital cameras, or computer-generated special effects. Throughout its history, certain films have introduced groundbreaking innovations in various areas, pushing the boundaries of what was once thought possible. Here’s a selection of movies that changed the course of cinema, available to watch online.

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    Here

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    6.2/10
    1h45min
    PG-13
    2024
    Drama
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    A recent example of cinematic innovation is Here, a film by Robert Zemeckis based on the graphic novel of the same name. As the title suggests, the movie is told from a single fixed point in time, with the camera remaining still, witnessing the passage of centuries and the life of a family. Time is "fragmented" within this single continuous frame, showcasing the vast potential of cinema’s fundamental unit: the shot.

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    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

    7.6/10
    1h24min
    G
    1937
    Family
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    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is on this list not only for being the first animated feature film in history but also for legitimizing animation as a form of artistic expression. Additionally, it was the first full-length feature to be entirely in color—something we take for granted today but which was a groundbreaking innovation at the time.

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    Rope

    Rope

    7.9/10
    1h20min
    PG
    1948
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    The tracking shot – or the "long take" without cuts – has fascinated filmmakers for decades despite its technical challenges. With Rope, Alfred Hitchcock was one of the first directors to overcome these limitations. Even though he had to "hide" the cuts, this was the first feature-length film to give the illusion of being shot in a single continuous take.

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    TRON

    TRON

    6.7/10
    1h36min
    PG
    1982
    Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    There’s much debate about TRON as a film—whether it has a well-defined dramatic arc or if its story is truly significant—but its place in cinema history is undeniable. It pushed the boundaries of what was possible with computer-generated special effects, paving the way for the digital age of filmmaking.

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    Toy Story

    Toy Story

    8.3/10
    1h21min
    G
    1995
    Family
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    Today, computer animation is the norm, but in 1995, a fully computer-animated feature film was unheard of. Toy Story not only told a great story but also made history as the first feature-length film created entirely with CGI, revolutionizing the film industry.

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