Le Cochon Danseur (English: The Dancing Pig) is a silent, 4 minute-long, black-and-white burlesque film released in 1907 by French company Path?, apparently based on a Vaudeville act.
The short film stars an anthropomorphic pig and a woman, who embarrasses the pig by pulling off his clothes. The two dress up in women's clothing and dance for the remainder of the film, before they head off stage behind the curtain. The film ends with a close-up scene of the pig bearing its razor-sharp teeth and moving its tongue, ears and mouth in a disturbing manner.
The film became a success in France slowly as television became more popular. A GIF of the last twenty seconds began to circulate the internet and since the start of the 21st century, the film has been regarded as 'nightmare fuel'.
How does the film make you feel? I personally thought the SFXs were fantastic for 1907, as well as the quality of the recording and how it has remained a relative success throughout the years. What do you think the play stands for/means? More films similar to this one exist on the internet now, such as the work of French film-maker Georges M?li?s.
The short film stars an anthropomorphic pig and a woman, who embarrasses the pig by pulling off his clothes. The two dress up in women's clothing and dance for the remainder of the film, before they head off stage behind the curtain. The film ends with a close-up scene of the pig bearing its razor-sharp teeth and moving its tongue, ears and mouth in a disturbing manner.
The film became a success in France slowly as television became more popular. A GIF of the last twenty seconds began to circulate the internet and since the start of the 21st century, the film has been regarded as 'nightmare fuel'.
How does the film make you feel? I personally thought the SFXs were fantastic for 1907, as well as the quality of the recording and how it has remained a relative success throughout the years. What do you think the play stands for/means? More films similar to this one exist on the internet now, such as the work of French film-maker Georges M?li?s.
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