Who is the father of movies?

The father of the film refers to David Griffith.

1908, participated in the first film "Rescue from Ying Chao"; Shooting the first film "Dolly's Adventure". The Birth of a Country, which he shot on 19 15, and the Clan Against Differences, which he shot on 19 16, are two insurmountable peaks in early American movies.

19 19, he co-founded a co-artist with his friends and filmed the film Tears of Flowers for his company, which is considered as his last masterpiece. 1936 won the Lifetime Achievement Award of the 8th Academy Awards.

The story of the father of the film

Griffith was born in a poor family in rural Kentucky, USA. His father Jacob Griffith was a colonel in the Southern Army during the Civil War. Griffith has been in contact with romantic the legend of heroes since childhood, and his father's words and deeds have greatly influenced his views on race.

Griffith's love for Victorian poetry further contributed to the emotional prejudice instilled by his father. He has been familiar with the works of Browning, Kingsley, Tennyson and Hood since childhood.

This makes Griffith always maintain romantic thoughts and poetic feelings. Some people say that some of Griffith's works are full of affectation, sweet talk and endless preaching, which means that he is too emotional in his creation.