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Movie poster: History of a Crime (1901)
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History of a Crime

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1901 · 5 min Drama Crime
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

A convicted criminal dreams about his past the night before his execution.

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Original Title Histoire d'un crime
Year 1901
Country France
Genre Drama, Crime
Director Ferdinand Zecca
Runtime 5 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (50 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative through the lens of dreams, using editing to shift between the present cell and fragments of the past. This structure explores the character's inner world without dialogue, relying on visual expression and theatrical performance.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of early cinematic experimentation, where psychological depth is conveyed through gesture and composition. It's a concise yet potent drama about guilt and fate. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ferdinand Zecca

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In subdued light and silence, to appreciate the details of silent film expression.

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