The Magician's Alms
A magician transforms a tiny dinner table into a full meal for a homeless man.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La Charité du prestidigitateur |
| Year | 1905 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Fantasy, Drama, Comedy |
| Director | Alice Guy-Blaché |
| Runtime | 3 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (10 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Méliès constructs a simple moral tale that relies on the sheer wonder of cinematic illusion, using his signature substitution splices to create a feast from nothing. The film explores the idea of magic as a force for tangible good and compassion.
What lingers after the final trick is a charming sense of innocence, a reminder of cinema's power to conjure not just images, but kindness. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Alice Guy-Blaché
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With a childlike wonder, best enjoyed as a short, magical respite.
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