You have to start somewhere and given that this is one of the first fictional films in moving picture history still surviving it is a privilege and required viewing for both film historians and fans of The Belle Epoque. Granted it may well be what the quartet of characters do on an everyday basis but once they are given direction it's documentary status is nullified.
A one minute simple scene of three men reading, playing cards and drinking with a barmaid in attendance. There's a fractured image of what looks like a well cut poodle moving through the background. Two of the three men overact, the third is shy, the barmaid displays a warm good natured smile. The moment is sublime.
This is one of film pioneer George Melies earliest works and its warm open air B&W moving impressionist piece wrinkled by age remains a timeless if unremarkable document of two histories.
A one minute simple scene of three men reading, playing cards and drinking with a barmaid in attendance. There's a fractured image of what looks like a well cut poodle moving through the background. Two of the three men overact, the third is shy, the barmaid displays a warm good natured smile. The moment is sublime.
This is one of film pioneer George Melies earliest works and its warm open air B&W moving impressionist piece wrinkled by age remains a timeless if unremarkable document of two histories.