The Eclipse: Courtship of the Sun and Moon (S)
1907·France·9 min.
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An astronomer of age, wealth, and erudition conducts classes in his home. His students are not always respectful, and he suffers their pranks and high jinks. Then, at noon, everything darkens and the astronomer hurries upstairs to his telescope. It is an eclipse of the sun, and through his glass, he sees a female moon coming toward a masculine sun, flirting as they move closer to what becomes a consummation. The heavens erupt with showers of stars that become women. In his excitement, the astronomer loses what little dignity he has left.
DirectorGeorges Méliès
CastGeorges Méliès
Original titleL'éclipse du soleil en pleine lune (S)
Also known asThe Eclipse: The Courtship of the Sun and Moon