Fancy Matches
Genres
Overview
To the rhythm of a frenzied choreography, acrobatic matches come to life on a black background. Leaving their matchbox, they line the film in circular, concentric movements. In an almost aquatic momentum, the squadron of little bits of wood mould the contours of a character, a run-of-the-mill smoker, before transforming into a funny harness. The film ends when the matches, again transformed, take on the appearance of a distinguished man who, after several attempts, finally finds a way of lighting his cigarette.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
4 min
Release Date
1914-07-13
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
6.2
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