The Terror
An actress returns from the theatre and discovers her apartment has been burglarized; she lights a cigarette and the room catches fire; the burglar saves her life, and she, in return, saves his, and he returns her jewels.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | L'Épouvante |
| Year | 1911 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Director | Albert Capellani |
| Runtime | 12 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This 1911 short constructs a tense moral drama from a simple break-in, relying on stark visual contrasts and the sudden reversal of roles between victim and thief. It explores a fleeting, profound connection forged in crisis.
What lingers after the final frame is the elegant simplicity of the parable—a quiet meditation on mercy and unexpected reciprocity that feels remarkably modern. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Albert Capellani
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Best viewed in a quiet setting, with period-appropriate piano score.
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