Pygmalion and Galatea

Pygmalion and Galatea

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1898

Runtime

0h 1m

Genres

Fantasy

User Score

48%

Original Title

Pygmalion et Galathée

Director

Georges Méliès

Description

Showing Pygmalion at work in his studio on the statue of Galatea, who, on being completed, comes to life. He attempts to clasp her to his arms, when the bust leaves the body and crossing the room mocks at him standing with the lower portion of her body in his hands. Further startling illusions are seen in this most beautiful picture.