A Trip to Mars: How Space Opera Launched in 1918 | SPACE OPERA Pt 1

It’s time to delve into another subgenre of science fiction—Space Opera! In this new series of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we’re exploring the fantastical and epic tales that define the genre. To kick things off, we’re taking a look at the origins of Space Opera and discussing the very first film in the genre, A Trip to Mars (1918), also known as Himmelskibet. Join us as we travel back to the early days of sci-fi cinema and discover how this groundbreaking film set the stage for the Space Operas we know and love today. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD Support the podcast on PATREON