Long Distance Wireless Photography
Watch TrailerInto a photography studio full of large fantastic machines steps an elderly couple. The bearded proprietor explains the equipment and gives them a demonstration: he starts machines whirring, and projects a painting of three women onto a large screen; suddenly the women begin to move. The customers are impressed. First the women sits in the special seat: she's projected onto the screen, and her good nature comes out in the laughing image. Then it's the man's turn, but the machine discloses a vastly different nature in him. Will his reaction threaten our proprietor's inventions?
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Photographie électrique à distance |
| Year | 1908 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Science Fiction, Comedy |
| Director | Georges Méliès |
| Runtime | 6 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (20 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a simple yet witty narrative, relying on the contrast between technological marvel and human nature. Through a comedic setup, it explores the idea of a machine capable of revealing hidden facets of personality, acting as a primitive truth detector.
Those who tire of grandiose spectacles will find charm in this playful vignette about the unintended consequences of invention. What lingers after the final frame is a gentle amusement and a timeless cautionary note. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Georges Méliès
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