One of the most innovative productions made in the earliest years of cinema, Le voyage dans la lune by Georges Méliès, has been restored and the final result is breathtaking. This playful documentary frames the film, its fascinating genesis and its influence on prominent key figures in the movie world. Step by step and pixel by pixel, we witness the resurrection of a unique hand-painted film copy. We discover details even film historians had failed to notice. A film about the love of film, Méliès’ magic and the intriguing perseverance of film restorers.