Chrysanthemums
Rising from a stage are two vases which separate to reveal a female dancer behind each of the vases. They create magical circles of flowers from which other women emerge. The dancers construct an elegant floral display, in the middle of which a miniature dancer performs. Another circle of flowers is brought forward on the stage, toward the camera, and in the circle are shown a series of women. The original pair of dancers conclude by twirling their parasols.
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| Original Title | Les Chrysanthèmes |
| Year | 1907 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Director | Segundo de Chomón |
| Runtime | 2 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.8/10 (2 votes) |
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Méliès constructs an early fantasy on the contrast between the material and the magical, employing theatrical tricks and editing splices to create the illusion of living flowers. It relies on the aesthetics of the music hall, transforming the stage into a realm of pure enchantment where objects gain a soul.
What lingers after viewing is the charm of an era when cinema was just learning to perform miracles, with each frame a handmade surprise. A delicate, whimsical artifact from the dawn of special effects — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Segundo de Chomón
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With dimmed lights, as a curious sparkling artifact from a lost time.
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