Deadly Gas

A slow, solemn silent-era drama that feels distant and theatrical, asking patience as it ponders science and duty.

Directed by

Abel Gance

Genres

Drama, Science fiction

Starring

Doriani, Émile Keppens, Henri Maillard

Overview

Hopson, a prestigious scientist, studies the effect of snake venom to cure many diseases of mankind. His son enlists in the army when the Great War breaks out. A series of circumstances will lead the scientist to change his way of thinking about values ​​and principles that until then he had as immovable.

How it feels

Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Science, war, revenge, obsession

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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