Synopsis
A mad sculptor, searching for the perfect realization of "the mask of horror", places himself in front of a mirror after smearing blood over himself with the glass of an oil lamp. He then swallows a virulent poison to observe the effects of pain.
Credits
Director (1)
Full credits (1)
- Screenwriter : Abel Gance
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Fiction
- Production language : Silent
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French (France)
- Production year : 1912
- Production formats : 35mm
- Color type : Black & White
- Aspect ratio : 1.37
- Audio format : Silent
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