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Movie poster: The Merchant of Venice (1911)
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The Merchant of Venice

1911 · 19 min Drama
3.5 / 10 · TMDB

With a friend desperate for money, a merchant takes out a loan from a ruthless money-lender. Confident that his ships will soon be bringing him great wealth, the merchant willingly agrees to conditions of the loan that put him at great personal risk.

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Original Title Il mercante di Venezia
Year 1911
Country Italy
Genre Drama
Director Gerolamo Lo Savio
Runtime 19 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.5/10 (5 votes)

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The film constructs its drama on the clash between commerce and mercy, relying on the timeless core of Shakespeare's play. It explores the mechanics of debt and vengeance through silent but potent visual storytelling, where every glance holds weight.

What lingers after the final title card is a stark reminder of the human cost of a contract, presented with the solemn gravity of early cinema. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Gerolamo Lo Savio

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