Sweet Dreams Intermingled With Nightmares
Watch TrailerA woman falls asleep on a park bench. The Devil appears and summons an imp who takes the woman to his fantastic lair. After a nightmarish episode, the woman awakens only to promptly doze off again. Now a fairy appears who shows the woman a beautiful dreamland.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Cauchemar et doux rêves |
| Year | 1908 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Director | Segundo de Chomón |
| Runtime | 5 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (4 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a clear dichotomy, contrasting a grim, almost grotesque devil sequence with a bright, airy fairy episode. It relies on the contrast of movement and atmosphere to visualize the inner world of the sleeping mind.
What lingers after viewing is a curious early experiment in cinematic fantasy, where a shift in mood is achieved through sparse yet effective means. It's a reminder of how film sought to capture the invisible from its very beginnings. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Segundo de Chomón
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With a cup of evening tea, like a short bedtime fable.
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