The Child of Paris
The young daughter of an army captain missing in action runs away from school and is kidnapped by Parisian lowlifes. When the kidnapper flees to Nice with the child, the kind-hearted employee of one of his accomplices sets off in pursuit.
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| Original Title | L'Enfant de Paris |
| Year | 1913 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Léonce Perret |
| Runtime | 124 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (16 votes) |
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Director Léonce Perret constructs the narrative on a stark contrast, juxtaposing the grim, almost documentary-like Parisian underworld with the radiant resortscape of Nice. He relies on carefully composed mise-en-scène and expressive close-ups to convey emotion without dialogue, exploring themes of sacrifice and a glimmer of humanity in society's depths.
What lingers after viewing is the immersive visual poetry of silent cinema, where tension is built through editing rhythm and the actors' potent physicality. It's a compelling time capsule of early filmmaking craft. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Léonce Perret
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