Alas and Alack
A fishwife tells her young daughter a fairy story about a princess imprisoned by a hunchback in a seashell, a story that parallels her own life.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1915 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Joseph De Grasse |
| Runtime | 13 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.4/10 (5 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a delicate parallel between a fairy-tale allegory and domestic drama, relying on simple yet potent visual metaphors. It explores the contrast between fantasy and a harsh reality, where the seashell embodies both magical and mundane imprisonment.
What lingers after viewing is a melancholic fable about the stories we tell our children, which often carry the silent weight of our own lives. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Joseph De Grasse
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In a quiet room, allowing the slow, visual rhythm of silent cinema to unfold.
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