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Movie poster: Tit-for-Tat (1906)
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Tit-for-Tat

1906 · 5 min Fantasy
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

An entomologist guilty of trying to capture rare insects is condemned to be pinned on a giant cork.

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Original Title La Peine du talion
Year 1906
Country France
Genre Fantasy
Director Gaston Velle
Runtime 5 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (13 votes)

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The director constructs a short parable on the contrast between the fragile human body and monumental natural props. He builds a visual metaphor, relying on the simple yet expressive special effects of early cinema to explore the theme of karmic retribution.

Those who tire of straightforward narratives will find a surprisingly grim plunge into magical realism. What lingers after viewing is the tactile sense of morality, where every action carries tangible weight and consequence. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Gaston Velle

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Watch in dim light to immerse yourself in the oppressive atmosphere of this magical cautionary tale.

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