Bout de Zan Steals an Elephant
Bout de Zan is a young boy by description and a petty thief by vocation. In this short, he does indeed steal an elephant from a circus, parading it around town and using it to beg for money. Due to their rambunctiousness, Bout de Zan and the elephant (!) need saving from the authorities.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Bout-de-Zan vole un éléphant |
| Year | 1913 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Comedy, Family |
| Director | Louis Feuillade |
| Runtime | 9 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (15 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Louis Feuillade constructs the comedy on a simple visual contrast: a tiny boy commanding a giant, docile animal. He explores themes of childish freedom and anarchy, pitting them against the rigid adult world represented by the police. The film relies entirely on visual gags and the sheer improbability of its premise.
Those who tire of complex plots will find joy in this straightforward, absurd chase. What lingers after the credits is a grin for the simple, sincere silliness of early cinema. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Louis Feuillade
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Watch with the family as a bright, cheerful interlude.
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