The Prodigal Son
The first feature-length motion picture produced in Europe, running 90 minutes. Directed by Michel Carré, from his own three-act stage pantomime, The Prodigal Son. The film was basically an unmodified filmed record of his play. Filmed at the Gaumont Film Company studios in May 1907.
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| Original Title | L'enfant prodigue |
| Year | 1907 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Michel Carré |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 2.0/10 (1 votes) |
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Carré constructs the classic parable, relying on the concise language of silent film and expressive pantomime. It explores timeless themes of estrangement and mercy through a theatrical aesthetic transferred directly to celluloid.
What lingers after viewing is a sense of witnessing the birth of feature-length storytelling in Europe, where each tableau studies the new medium's power to convey universal drama. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Michel Carré
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