The Lily of Belgium (1915)
When a young girl finds a beautiful dead lily in the woods, she asks her grandfather to tell her about it. The lily stands in splendour beside a stream, admired by the creatures of the woods. But an army of beetles, bent on conquering new territories, wants to cross the stream - and the lily is blocking their way. An unashamed allegory of the German rape of Belgium.
Director: Władysław Starewicz
Genre: Animation, War, Fantasy
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: October 10, 1915
Cast
Screenplay
- Władysław Starewicz
- Boris Martov (Lyricist)
Cinematography: Władysław Starewicz
Production: Skobelev Committee
Country: Russia
Language: No Language
Original Language: ru
Keywords
stop motion, silent film, short film
More Films by Director: Władysław Starewicz
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lily of Belgium about?
- When a young girl finds a beautiful dead lily in the woods, she asks her grandfather to tell her about it. The lily stands in splendour beside a stream, admired by the creatures of the woods. But an army of beetles, bent on conquering new territories, wants to cross the stream - and the lily is blocking their way. An unashamed allegory of the German rape of Belgium.
- Who directed The Lily of Belgium?
- The Lily of Belgium was directed by Władysław Starewicz.
- Who stars in The Lily of Belgium?
- The Lily of Belgium stars Irene Starewicz, Jan Wichniekski.
- How long is The Lily of Belgium?
- The Lily of Belgium has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is The Lily of Belgium?
- The Lily of Belgium is a Animation, War, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Lily of Belgium produced?
- The Lily of Belgium was produced in Russia.