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Disappearing Act

1898 · 1 min Fantasy Comedy
4.8 / 10 · TMDB

An illusionist makes a woman disappear in thin air. There is no credited director for this film, although three different persons get attributed, Gaston Breteau, Alice Guy or Georges Hatot.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Scène d'escamotage
Year 1898
Country France
Genre Fantasy, Comedy
Director Alice Guy-Blaché
Runtime 1 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.8/10 (23 votes)

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The film constructs its magical act with minimalist precision, relying on the basic principle of 'before' and 'after'. It explores the very essence of cinematic wonder, where editing and trick are still one.

What lingers after viewing is the charm of a primal special effect, where a person's disappearance feels both naive and brilliant. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Alice Guy-Blaché

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