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The Magic Purse

1909 · 8 min Drama Fantasy
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

A young sailor dozes off in the grass in Frederiksberg Have and wakes up surrounded by supernatural fairylike creatures. They take him to the mermaid Capriciosa, who gives him a magic, inexhaustible wallet. The only rule he must abide is never to share his fortune with his family. (stumfilm.dk)

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Capriciosa
Year 1909
Country Denmark
Genre Drama, Fantasy
Director Viggo Larsen
Runtime 8 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the contrast between an idyllic dream and harsh reality, relying on the visual metaphors of early cinema. It explores the timeless conflict between personal temptation and duty, embodied in the fantastical figure of the gift-giving mermaid.

What lingers after viewing is the melancholic charm of a magical fable, where silent action and expressive performance speak volumes without a single word. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Viggo Larsen

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Watch in a quiet, dimly lit room, allowing yourself to be drawn into the rhythm and fairy-tale aesthetic of silent cinema.

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