Wednesday, 28 March 2012

The Hasher's Delirium (1910) Émile Cohl



This early animated film was released in the silent film era by Émile Cohl in 1910. Also known as "Le songe d'un garçon de café," when released in France. It follows an incredible dream of a waiter, he sees several evil looking faces and other oddities. Alcohol and Absinthe are mentioned, possibly this is to illustrate the ill effects or hallucinations that accompany substance abuse. Very unusual film for the era but very entertaining.

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