The 1910s marked the maturation of cinema as a global storytelling medium. As short films gave way to feature-length productions, directors like D.W. Griffith, Giovanni Pastrone, and Abel Gance began to explore complex narratives and epic scales. This decade saw the birth of the star system, the establishment of Hollywood, and the development of sophisticated cinematic techniques.
It was a decade defined by ambition. The static camera began to move, editing became rhythmic and psychological, and the close-up became a window into the soul. The films of this era proved that cinema could convey deep emotion and handle grand themes, separating it forever from its origins as a mere curiosity.