Spanish Clair de Lune
Two lovers perform a fandango dance. A jealous quarrel follows and the heart-broken swain decides to end it all. He throws himself from the window of his room, but instead of falling to his death, the anchor of a passing balloon intercepts his flight and he is taken high into the clouds. Laughing at his plight, the moon arouses the anger of the desperate lover and a battle between the two ensues.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Clair de lune espagnol |
| Year | 1909 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Romance, Drama, Fantasy, Animation, Comedy |
| Director | Émile Cohl |
| Runtime | 4 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.7/10 (11 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative on the border between romantic drama and fantasy, using animation to seamlessly transition from earthly passions to celestial farce. It relies on a visual metaphor where jealousy literally lifts the hero to the heavens.
What lingers after viewing is the whimsical blend of melodrama, comedy, and pioneering special effects, with the moon as a capricious character. A charming testament to the boundless imagination of early cinema. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Émile Cohl
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With a warm drink in hand, surrendering to the silent magic of a bygone cinematic era.
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