The Temptation of St. Anthony

★★★★★

Original title: La Tentation de Saint-Antoine

1898 · 2 min

Directed by Georges Méliès · France · Early and Pioneering Cinema

Short filmFantasy

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Cast

Jehanne d'Alcy Georges Méliès

Plot

St. Anthony is tempted by visions of women, including one that is transformed from the image of Jesus Christ Himself!

Sinekatalog’s take

Visions of women tempt a saint, one of them transforming from a sacred image in Méliès's irreverent trick fantasy. It is a cheeky early showcase of dissolves and special effects, interesting as a historical oddity.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 5.9 / 10 (1,164 votes)
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