Film reels are circular devices that hold strips of film, which is a material used to capture moving images. Traditionally made of plastic or metal, these reels allow filmmakers to store and transport their films easily. Each reel can contain several minutes of footage, and they are often used in cinema to project movies onto large screens.
When a film is played, the reel spins, allowing the film to pass through a projector. This process illuminates the images on the film, creating the visual experience we enjoy in theaters. Although digital formats are now more common, film reels remain a nostalgic symbol of classic movies and filmmaking.