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Fantaisies endiablées

Fantaisies endiablées

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Fantaisies endiablées

1907

0h 3m

5.9(4 votes)

Fantasy

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This is a mesmerising little short that employs a peculiar bird’s eye view of a mischievous devil who dances around, performing strange tricks and making sexy ladies appear out of nowhere. The colourful visual effects are very impressive for the time.

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Directed by: Segundo de Chomón

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