Jupiter's Thunderballs (1903)

Jupiter's Thunderballs (1903) poster

With godly entrapments, Zeus appears on the horizon, engages Hermes as an audience, and tries to throw some thunderbolts. They fizzle. Hephaestus tries to make some repairs but succeeds only in heating the bolts and burning Zeus's hands. Zeus conjures nine muses, but do their incantations help? He dismisses them as well as a visiting Pan, and his fits of pique become counter-productive. Can he get his powers back?

Director: Georges Méliès
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date:

Cast

Production: Star Film Company
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr

Themes

Mythology and Ancient Legends

Keywords

greek mythology, zeus, god, greek god

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jupiter's Thunderballs about?
With godly entrapments, Zeus appears on the horizon, engages Hermes as an audience, and tries to throw some thunderbolts. They fizzle. Hephaestus tries to make some repairs but succeeds only in heating the bolts and burning Zeus's hands. Zeus conjures nine muses, but do their incantations help? He dismisses them as well as a visiting Pan, and his fits of pique become counter-productive. Can he get his powers back?
Who directed Jupiter's Thunderballs?
Jupiter's Thunderballs was directed by Georges Méliès.
Who stars in Jupiter's Thunderballs?
Jupiter's Thunderballs stars Georges Méliès.
How long is Jupiter's Thunderballs?
Jupiter's Thunderballs has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
What genre is Jupiter's Thunderballs?
Jupiter's Thunderballs is a Comedy, Fantasy film.
Where was Jupiter's Thunderballs produced?
Jupiter's Thunderballs was produced in France.
What are the themes of Jupiter's Thunderballs?
The themes of Jupiter's Thunderballs include: Mythology and Ancient Legends.