Falling Leaves
It's early autumn and Dr. Headley eagerly demonstrates what seems to be a miraculous cure for tuberculosis. Not far from where he is working, the disease seems preparing to soon claim yet another life, a teenage girl named Winifred. Winifred's mother and little sister Trixie are devastated. When Trixie hears the family doctor say of Winifred that "when the last leaf falls, she will have passed away," she interprets the doctor's words literally. Thinking over what she has heard, she determines to do everything possible to save her sister.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1912 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Alice Guy-Blaché |
| Runtime | 12 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (90 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative on the contrast between a doctor's clinical science and a child's warm, literal faith. It relies on visual parallels between the fading autumn and a fading life, using the season as a potent metaphor. The director explores themes of hope and helplessness through simple, sincere emotions.
What lingers after viewing is a poignant, melancholic silence. This early short film reminds us of the power of innocent devotion in the face of inevitable loss, leaving a gentle, bittersweet impression. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Alice Guy-Blaché
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Watch in a quiet room on a dim, contemplative evening.
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