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Movie poster: A Drama of the Air (1913)
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A Drama of the Air

1913 · 18 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

An aging engineer pursues a scheme to build a flying machine at the expense of his family's health. When his daughter falls ill, he enters a flying competition to win money for her treatment, even though his design is dangerously untested.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Un drame de l'air
Year 1913
Country France
Genre Drama
Director René Le Somptier
Runtime 18 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (5 votes)

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The film constructs its drama on the stark contrast between cold ambition and familial warmth, relying on a simple yet powerful moral conflict. Those who tire of verbose storytelling will appreciate the expressive, silent performances where every gesture carries weight, leading to a haunting aerial climax.

What lingers after the final frame is a poignant meditation on obsession and sacrifice, a timeless tale of wings built at a terrible cost. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: René Le Somptier

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