The Kiss
The Kiss
Directed by William Heise • 1896 • 1m • ★ 5.2
Drama
Romance
Director
William Heise
Year
1896
Country
United States of America
Language
No Language
kiss
man woman relationship
based on play or musical
silent film
short film
Summary
Two people leaning against each other in front of the camera capture the essence of love in a single frame from the early days of silent film. Directed by William Heise, this short film brings the excitement of that first moment of contact—transferred from the theater stage to the movie screen—to the present day. A few seconds of tension give way to an innocent kiss that lasts for seconds in a close-up shot. Time stands still in that moment of first contact.
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