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The Talisman

1907 · 15 min

A charming, dreamlike early fantasy that unfolds like a staged fairy tale, playful and theatrical rather than gripping.

Directed by
Albert Capellani
Genres
Fantasy
Overview
"Le Pied de Mouton" is an adaptation of an old French stage play titled "The Talisman" written by Alphonse Martainville and César Ribié. The atmosphere is hilarious, oneiric and delicious. The film tells the story of Gusman and Léonora, two lovers who must deal with many spells and troubles in order to preserve their love. The tale is full of princes and princesses, damsels in distress, good witches and wicked lords and is an amazing piece of work.

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Directed by
Albert Capellani
Genres
Fantasy
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • love
    • fate
    Places
    • fantasy world
    Era
    timeless
    Audience
    family
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror1
    Humour4
    Realism1
    Romance5
    Tension3
    Darkness2
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    fantasy
    Directed by
    Albert Capellani
    Cinematography
    Segundo de Chomón
    Runtime
    15 min
    Country
    France
    Languages
    No Language

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