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Movie poster: Nelly, the Tamer (1912)
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Nelly, the Tamer

1912 · 25 min Drama
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

A melodrama about a female lion tamer who has an extramarital relationship with a distinguished gentleman, and then moves in with him. When she later comes to regret her actions, her husband has already died of sorrow.

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Original Title Nelly, la domatrice
Year 1912
Country Italy
Genre Drama
Director Mario Caserini
Runtime 25 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (3 votes)

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The film constructs its tragedy on the stark contrast between the honest, perilous circus life and the stifling hypocrisy of high society. It relies on expressive physical acting and minimal title cards to explore the heroine's inner turmoil.

What lingers after viewing is a classic moral tale about irreversible consequences. The final impression is one of bitter irony and the heavy cost of a reckless choice. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Mario Caserini

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With dimmed lights, allowing the silent era's expressive visuals to tell the poignant story.

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