The Eclipse: Courtship of the Sun and Moon (1907)
In this film, Méliès concocts a combination fairy- and morality tale about the foolishness of trying to look too deeply into the workings of an unstable and inscrutable universe. At a medieval school, an old astronomer begins to teach a class of young men, all armed with telescopes, about the art of scrutinising an imminent eclipse. When a mechanical clock strikes twelve, all the young men rush to the windows and fix their telescopes on the heavens.
Director: Georges Méliès
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: June 7, 1907
Cast
- Georges Méliès - Professor of Astronomy
- Mademoiselle Bodson
- Manuel - supervisor da turma
Production: Star Film
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
Keywords
solar eclipse, teacher student relationship, silent film, astronomy, observatory, teachers and students, moon girl moon, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Eclipse: Courtship of the Sun and Moon about?
- In this film, Méliès concocts a combination fairy- and morality tale about the foolishness of trying to look too deeply into the workings of an unstable and inscrutable universe. At a medieval school, an old astronomer begins to teach a class of young men, all armed with telescopes, about the art of scrutinising an imminent eclipse. When a mechanical clock strikes twelve, all the young men rush to the windows and fix their telescopes on the heavens.
- Who directed The Eclipse: Courtship of the Sun and Moon?
- The Eclipse: Courtship of the Sun and Moon was directed by Georges Méliès.
- Who stars in The Eclipse: Courtship of the Sun and Moon?
- The Eclipse: Courtship of the Sun and Moon stars Georges Méliès, Mademoiselle Bodson, Manuel.
- How long is The Eclipse: Courtship of the Sun and Moon?
- The Eclipse: Courtship of the Sun and Moon has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is The Eclipse: Courtship of the Sun and Moon?
- The Eclipse: Courtship of the Sun and Moon is a Comedy, Fantasy, Romance film.
- Where was The Eclipse: Courtship of the Sun and Moon produced?
- The Eclipse: Courtship of the Sun and Moon was produced in France.