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Gavroche rêve de grandes chasses

Name: Gavroche rêve de grandes chasses
Released: 1912-07-26
Duration: 8 min

1912

Movie

8 min

English

Funnicus is hunting, while at his home many of his friends await his return very impatiently. Suddenly he makes his appearance, his game-bag full, of newspapers. He tells his friends that he actually disdains small game, and to illustrate the story of his wondrous adventures, turns the house topsy-turvy. His wife, alarmed, advises him to go to bed and calm his excited brain. Nightmares disturb his sleep. He finds himself in Africa, traveling on camel, accompanied by many guides. He arrives at an Arab's camp and jests with the Arabian maidens who, for revenge, put out his fires in the forest the following night. The fires out, the wild beasts arrive, and he just has time to climb a tree where he is out of reach of two big lions, who wait for him at the foot of the tree. Our great Hunter courageously risks his life by descending from the tree. He tries to strangle the lion, but suddenly awakens and finds himself clutching at his wife's throat.

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Director: Louis Feuillade•Genres: Short, Drama

Plot Summary

This short silent film follows Gavroche, a young boy who dreams of grand adventures and exciting hunts, reflecting his imaginative spirit. The narrative likely captures the innocence and fantasy of childhood in early 20th-century France. It's a glimpse into the aspirations and dreams of a boy looking for excitement beyond his everyday life.

Critical Reception

As a very early silent short, specific critical reception details from the time are scarce. However, Louis Feuillade was a prolific and influential director, and his works were generally well-received for their storytelling and technical innovation for the era. This film would have been part of a popular entertainment medium enjoyed by many.