Spanish Clair de Lune (1909)

Spanish Clair de Lune (1909) poster

Two lovers perform a fandango dance. A jealous quarrel follows and the heart-broken swain decides to end it all. He throws himself from the window of his room, but instead of falling to his death, the anchor of a passing balloon intercepts his flight and he is taken high into the clouds. Laughing at his plight, the moon arouses the anger of the desperate lover and a battle between the two ensues.

Director: Étienne Arnaud, Émile Cohl
Genre: Romance, Drama, Fantasy, Animation, Comedy
Runtime: 4 min
Release Date:
Production: Société des Etablissements Gaumont
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr

Themes

Suicidal Thoughts and Despair

Keywords

suicide, moon, matador (bullfighter), revenge, silent film

More Films by Director: Étienne Arnaud, Émile Cohl
More Films in Genre: Romance, Drama, Fantasy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spanish Clair de Lune about?
Two lovers perform a fandango dance. A jealous quarrel follows and the heart-broken swain decides to end it all. He throws himself from the window of his room, but instead of falling to his death, the anchor of a passing balloon intercepts his flight and he is taken high into the clouds. Laughing at his plight, the moon arouses the anger of the desperate lover and a battle between the two ensues.
Who directed Spanish Clair de Lune?
Spanish Clair de Lune was directed by Étienne Arnaud, Émile Cohl.
How long is Spanish Clair de Lune?
Spanish Clair de Lune has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
What genre is Spanish Clair de Lune?
Spanish Clair de Lune is a Romance, Drama, Fantasy, Animation, Comedy film.
Where was Spanish Clair de Lune produced?
Spanish Clair de Lune was produced in France.
What are the themes of Spanish Clair de Lune?
The themes of Spanish Clair de Lune include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.