Pierrot the Prodigal
A example of female fantasy is L'Histoire d'un Pierrot (1913), based on a musical pantomime by Mario Costa with Francesca Bertini in the role of Pierrot and Leda Gys as Louisette. The young and naive Pierrot is led astray by the evil wine merchant Pochinet (Emilio Ghione). He hopes to distract Pierrot with drinking and gambling while he tries to seduce Louisette.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | L'histoire d'un Pierrot |
| Year | 1914 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Baldassarre Negroni |
| Runtime | 65 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (4 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative on the contrast between purity of soul and the surrounding cynicism, relying on the language of silent cinema and expressive pantomime. It explores the theme of temptation and the loss of innocence through the lens of a female fantasy.
What lingers after viewing is the aesthetic of early cinema, where emotions are conveyed through gesture and close-up, leaving the moral dilemma timeless. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Baldassarre Negroni
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Watch in silence, in the evening, to absorb every silent detail and dramatic pause.
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