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FRANCE · 1903

Le Portrait spirite

Georges Méliès
spiritualism photography magic tricks supernatural illusion
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Synopsis

Georges Méliès (1861–1938) was a French filmmaker and magician generally regarded as the first person to recognize the potential of narrative film. He made about 520 films between 1896 and 1912, covering a range of genres including trick films, fantasies, comedies, advertisements, satires, costume dramas, literary adaptations, erotic films, melodramas, and imaginary voyages. His works are often co

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