An Extraordinary Dislocation
An Extraordinary Dislocation
Directed by Georges Méliès • 1901 • 2m • ★ 6.1
Comedy
Fantasy
Original Title
Dislocation mystérieuse
Director
Georges Méliès
Year
1901
Country
France
Language
No Language
silent film
Summary
The clown, who quietly appears on stage, begins by detaching his own arm from his torso and raising it into the air. Shaped by the early illusionary techniques of Georges Méliès’s camera, this silent film blends absurdity and joy into a single blend.
The dancer, whose arms and legs have declared their independence, finds himself right in the middle of a chaos that defies the laws of physics. This short performance, where fantastical elements meet slapstick humor, brings the creative spirit of the years before cinema had yet embraced sound into the present day.
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