The Waiter's Dream
Four customers are having a peaceful game of cards in a quiet café. The atmosphere being heavy, the waiter falls asleep and has an unsettling dream about the ills of alcohol, among other things.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Le songe du garçon de café |
| Year | 1910 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy |
| Director | Émile Cohl |
| Runtime | 5 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (27 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative on the stark contrast between a sleepy café and the chaotic frenzy of a black-and-white dream. It relies on the simple yet effective metaphor of a slumber to unfold its social satire, using the language of early animation to exaggerate its visuals.
What lingers after viewing is a curious artifact where a moralistic message is wrapped in the charm of primitive, effects-driven spectacle. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Émile Cohl
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With a cup of coffee, as a curious oddity from cinema's past.
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