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The Temptation of St. Anthony

1898 · 2 min Fantasy
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

St. Anthony is tempted by visions of women, including one that is transformed from the image of Jesus Christ Himself!

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Original Title La Tentation de Saint-Antoine
Year 1898
Country France
Genre Fantasy
Director Georges Méliès
Runtime 2 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.7/10 (58 votes)

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Georges Méliès constructs a mystical parable, relying entirely on the visual magic of early film tricks. He explores the theme of temptation through instant metamorphosis, where the sacred transforms into the profane before the viewer's eyes.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of wonder at the pure, pre-digital alchemy of cinema. It's a foundational piece of fantasy filmmaking that reminds us of the medium's original power to astonish. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Georges Méliès

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