Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
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!
Seven years after the first edition of Roald Dahl's novel, Gene Wilder took on the role of the famous confectioner in this highly successful first adaptation, which has since become a classic of children's cinema. While the title of the book (and Tim Burton's subsequent adaptation) highlights the character of Charlie Bucket, Mel Stuart's film focuses on the owner of the factory, which caused a dispute between the production company and the author.
Mel Stuart
Mel Stuart is an American director. He mainly work in television, but is also known for his work in cinema. His most celebrated film is without a doubt the fantasy-musical Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), adapted from Roald Dahl’s novel.
