The Serpent

A short animated film depicting a giant serpent in a fantastical landscape. The serpent moves through various scenes, interacting with elements of its environment.

As a very early animated short, 'The Serpent' is primarily of historical interest for its place in the development of animation. Contemporary critical reception is not widely documented.

• A primitive yet fascinating example of early stop-motion animation.
• Demonstrates early experimentation with moving images and fantastical subjects.

Google audience: Not applicable for this historical silent film.

Emile Cohl was a pioneering French filmmaker and cartoonist, often credited as one of the fathers of animation, and 'The Serpent' is an example of his early work in the genre.