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La Maison des lions

1912 · 13 min
4.8 / 10 · TMDB

Madam Berre, the widow of an African traveler, has a lion and two lionesses in her conservatory. Fred, a servant who abuses her beasts, is sent away by her. Under the pretense of haven forgotten his hat, he comes back while Mrs. Berre receives guests that evening and takes his revenge.

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Year 1912
Director Louis Feuillade
Runtime 13 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.8/10 (3 votes)

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The film constructs suspense through a simple yet effective contrast: the refined salon atmosphere clashes with a primal threat. The editing relies on cutting between the calm guests and the growing rage of the conservatory's inhabitants.

Those who tire of overly complex plots will appreciate this straightforward revenge narrative, where nature itself becomes an instrument of punishment. What lingers after viewing is a sense of civilization's fragility when faced with untamed force. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Louis Feuillade

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Watch in dim light to feel the contrast between the cozy salon and the dark conservatory.

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