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Movie poster: La prairie en feu (1912)
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La prairie en feu

1912 · 14 min
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

A Sioux tribe, led by their great chief, wreaks revenge on the palefaces by setting fire to a nearby village. But the cowboys fight back and mortally wound the great chief.

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Year 1912
Country France
Director Jean Durand
Runtime 14 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its drama on the stark contrast between the Sioux's elemental fury and the settlers' organized retaliation. It relies entirely on the visual language of early cinema, where fire and chase sequences convey more than dialogue could.

What lingers after the final frame is the image of the burning prairie — a potent symbol of a cycle of violence with no clear victors, told with raw, economical power. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jean Durand

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