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The Great Breach

1909 · 8 min Drama Romance
2.0 / 10 · TMDB

The Count of Féredia, ex-officer of the Spanish army and prisoner of war, gains the favors of a young woman whose jealous husband spies relentlessly on their conduct. An adaptation of the Balzac story.

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Original Title La Grande Bretèche
Year 1909
Genre Drama, Romance
Director André Calmettes
Runtime 8 min.
Rating TMDB: 2.0/10 (3 votes)

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The film constructs its drama on the stark contrast between aristocratic decorum and inner turmoil, relying on the potent visual language of early cinema. It explores jealousy as a destructive, all-consuming force that transcends the need for dialogue.

What lingers after viewing is the palpable tension of being watched, a masterclass in silent storytelling where every glance holds weight. The adaptation distills Balzac's psychological intensity into a compelling visual form. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: André Calmettes

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With subdued lighting and a period-appropriate score, for full immersion into its tense, romantic world.

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