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Le Chaudron infernal poster
FRANCE · 1903

Le Chaudron infernal

Georges Méliès
European Art Cinema supernatural horror demonic beings magical transformation torture and punishment silent film special effects
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Synopsis

A green-skinned demon places a woman and two courtiers into a flaming cauldron.

Year1903
CountryFrance
DirectorGeorges Méliès
MovementEuropean Art Cinema
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