2 mins, b&w, originally silent – French intertitles
Production : Pathé
This film is remarkable on account of its clear narrative structure, despite its early date and brevity. At the beginning, we see the chief issue an invitation, the guests then arrive and there are various close up shots of the detail of the event: the girl dancers laden with jewels, the musicians, the couscous eaten collectively. Then, at the end, the guests depart silhouetted against the setting sun.
Source : this film, with music added, can be viewed on the StephenDelroser playlist here. A slightly longer version of this film, under a different title can be viewed here
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