(La peur des ombres)

Content: In a playful, reflexive take on the familiar “last-minute rescue” formula, a woman and her housekeeper left alone at home miss-read shadows projected from the street outside and fear a violent assault. Male police officers dispatched to rescue them correctly diagnose the situation, with hilarious results, including a late gender reveal. Notable for its early use of triptych.

Countries:

France

Genres:

Comedy,

Thriller

Runtime:

4 minutes

Year:

1911

Directors:

Romeo Bosetti

Production companies:

Pathé Frères

Actors:

Crews:

Director