Moving Pictures

Summary

«Moving Pictures» is a novel from Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, which delves into the creation and development of the film industry in a magical world. The main character, Victor Tugelbend, a student at the Unseen University, accidentally finds himself involved in the making of the world's first moving pictures. Alongside actress Delores de Villiers and the talking animal Gaspode, Victor is drawn into the world of Hollywood, known as Holy Wood in the Discworld. During the filming, the characters encounter magical phenomena and ancient forces awakened by the use of magic in cinema. The novel explores the theme of art's influence on reality and demonstrates how cinema can alter the perception of the world. Pratchett humorously and satirically draws parallels with the real film industry, crafting an engaging and amusing story.