Zigoto Drives a Locomotive

The film constructs its comedy from the stark contrast between the clumsy, almost childlike protagonist and the raw, industrial power of the locomotive he commands. Director Jean Durand relies on purely visual gags and dynamic editing, turning a chase after a chicken into an absurd and memorable spectacle.

What lingers after viewing is a genuine appreciation for how the concise language of silent film could craft such an energetic and witty tale, where machinery becomes an extension of character. — MovieFinder Editorial