A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images (from Wikipedia). These images have a purpose that communicates a message. And I think the story of movies is a process establishing character’s identity. In addition, movies reflect collective unconscious. For example, at 1980’s most of the American movies are western movie or action movie like ‘Commando’ (1985, Mark Lester). In these movie the male character is the symbol of strength of America. On the other hand, female symbolize contradictions of the society. Another features of movie are presence. So many people have a tendency to regard the movie character in the same light as themselves.
The first movie is known as ‘Arrival At Saint-Lazare Station’ (1876) of Lumière brothers. But this is controversial. Because at that time, the standard (What is the movie?) was not clear. So, there are some people who think the first movie is 'A Trip to the Moon' (1902) directed by Georges Méliès.
'A Trip to the Moon' (1902)
