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Le mariage de l'amour

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1913 · 6 min
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Psyche, the daughter of a king, and a mortal, is so beautiful that even the God of Fame is fascinated by her charm. He hurries to tell Venus, Goddess of Beauty, that her loveliness is surpassed by a mortal. The jealousy of Venus is aroused and she orders her son, Cupid, the God of Love, to avenge the indignity. One glance at Psyche and Cupid revolts. He beseeches his mother to relent, but Venus is deaf to his pleading and swears to destroy her rival's powers. While joy reigns in the court of Psyche's father, Venus strikes at Psyche by inflicting an illness upon the king. His malady baffles all, and in desperation the queen consults the oracle. The oracle decrees that when Psyche marries a mortal her father will be saved. However, Psyche's husband will be a monster who will devour her.

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Year 1913
Country France
Director Maurice Le Forestier
Runtime 6 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the foundation of classical myth, exploring the contrast between divine malice and mortal fragility. It relies on the visual language of silent cinema to delve into themes of fate, sacrifice, and the power of true emotion.

What lingers after the final frame is the poignant visual poetry of a timeless tale, where every gesture and composition carries profound symbolic weight. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Maurice Le Forestier

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Best viewed in dim light with a fitting classical score to complete the silent era ambiance.

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