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poster Onésime's Theatrical Debut

Onésime's Theatrical Debut

Onésime came down and threw himself on stage, starting into the great aria at which he excelled. We must say, in respect for the truth, that he earned what critics calls "the estimated success": Onésime, …

poster The Lilliputian Minuet

The Lilliputian Minuet

1mn - Comedy, Fantasy

The film, of which only fragments are known to survive, features Méliès as a magician making playing-card figures come to life in miniature.

poster Dangerous Moves

Dangerous Moves

110mn - Drama, Thriller

During the Cold War, the World Chess Championship clashed complete opposites - personal and political.

Matisse

97mn - Documentary

An intimate behind-the-scenes journey through the revolutionary final chapter of Henri Matisse's career, exploring how the bedridden master artist defied physical limitations to create his iconic cut-out …

poster Léonce Loves Morels

Léonce Loves Morels

A photogenic Partie de campagne with Léonce looking for mushrooms! A nice prestation by Poupette Suzanne Le Bret and a nice little fantasy.

poster Onesime, Clockmaker

Onesime, Clockmaker

8mn - Sci-Fi, Comedy

In an effort to secure a promised inheritance, Onésime invents a time machine that speeds up activity on earth, hyper-animates men and machines, and telescopes the human life-cycle.

poster Onésime a un duel à l'américaine

Onésime a un duel à l'américaine

poster Robert Macaire and Bertrand

Robert Macaire and Bertrand

11mn - Comedy, Crime

Robert Macaire (Chevalier Macaire) was a noted criminal and assassin who appears in French plays. His name is renowned in French culture as that of the archetypal villain.

poster The King and the Jester

The King and the Jester

French short about King Francis I and his jester Triboulet, who form the basis for Hugo's play Le roi s'amuse (and Verdi's opera Rigoletto).

poster Boules Game

Boules Game

1mn - Documentary

poster Glass Half

Glass Half

Two amateur art critics meet in a gallery and argue passionately about the pieces they see, until finally they find a piece on which they can agree...

poster The Astronomer's Dream

The Astronomer's Dream

An astronomer has a terrifying dream.

poster Miniature Theatre

Miniature Theatre

5mn - Comedy, Animation

Three young children set up a table, and on the table is placed a miniature stage. The stage curtain opens, a carpet appears, and then the carpet unrolls by itself. Two puppet figures then come out and be…

poster The Martyr Maker

The Martyr Maker

90mn - Thriller

Zahid, an American-born Muslim torn between his heritage and modern life, embarks on a dangerous spiritual journey that leads him down a dark path of religious extremism. As he explores different aspects …

poster Command Performance

Command Performance

84mn - Music, Drama

When stage fright threatens his legendary career, "The Street Singer" abandons fame and fortune to find solace among a traveling gypsy camp, where he discovers that love doesn't require an audience. A cel…

poster The Watchmaker's Apprentice

The Watchmaker's Apprentice

67mn - Documentary

The extraordinary story of Dr. George Daniels, who rose from Dickensian poverty to become the world's greatest modern watchmaker, and Roger W. Smith's obsessive seven-year quest to master the ancient craf…

poster Extraordinary Illusions

Extraordinary Illusions

Pioneer filmmaker Georges Méliès performs his cine-magic act.

poster Microtopia

Microtopia

55mn - Documentary

Architects, artists, and visionary problem-solvers challenge conventional notions of home by creating radical micro-dwellings, portable structures, and off-grid solutions. From sidewalks to rooftops, this…

poster Christophe Colomb

Christophe Colomb

12mn - History, Drama

An abridged story of the triumphs and trials of Christopher Columbus, told in eight scenes.

poster The Magician's Cavern

The Magician's Cavern

3mn - Comedy, Fantasy

A very enthusiastic magician performs several tricks.

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