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Samson and Delilah

1908

A static, theatrical relic that asks patience and offers little beyond its historical curiosity.

Overview
Albert Capellani's retelling of the biblical passage, previously taken to the screen by Ferdinand Zecca in 1902.

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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
    • betrayal
    • love
    • faith
    Places
    None
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour0
    Realism3
    Romance3
    Tension3
    Darkness4
    Complexity2
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

    Genres
    drama, fantasy
    Directed by
    Albert Capellani
    Starring
    Louis Ravet
    Country
    France
    Languages
    No Language

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