The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
Giants, fairies, magicians, ghosts, dragons, and monsters of all kinds… Here’s what your Cinémathèque has in store this summer! Since Méliès, filmmakers have embraced the fanstastic potential of cinema, creating infinite phantasmagorias and extraordinary spectacles where the unreal becomes real. Step into a world of fantasy and boundless imagination: whatever your generation, the monsters and wonders that once filled your childhood dreams are back this summer 2025!
The journey of the valiant sailor Sinbad on the cursed island of Colossa, where he must overcome the threat of a cyclops, the evil tricks of a sorcerer, the vigilance of a two-headed bird, the attacks of a skeleton and the fury of a dragon. A classic adventure film that never ceases to amaze, thanks notably to Bernard Hermann's unforgettable soundtrack and the unique touch of special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen.
Nathan Juran
Nathan Juran was an American film director, screenwriter, and art director. After a few years dedicated to architecture, he began working in Hollywood in 1937 as a designer for RKO studios before becoming an art director. His work as a set decorator on John Ford's film How Green Was My Valley earned him an Oscar in 1942. He transitioned to directing in 1952 with The Black Castle, a horror film starring Boris Karloff. He continued by directing several westerns. In 1957, he directed 20 Million Miles to Earth, a science fiction film produced by Charles Schneer and featuring special effects by Ray Harryhausen. The three men collaborated again the following year with what is perhaps Juran's most famous film, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, an oriental fairy tale that achieved real success. In the same vein, he directed Jack the Giant Killer in 1962. Juran, Schneer, and Harryhausen reunited for a third and final time in 1964 with First Men in the Moon, an adaptation of the book by H. G. Wells. During the 1960s, Juran increasingly worked for television, directing episodes of series such as Daniel Boone and Lost in Space. He directed his last film, The Boy Who Cried Werewolf, in 1973.
