Dream and Reality
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| Dream and Reality | |
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| French | Rêve et Réalité |
| Directed by | Ferdinand Zecca |
| Cinematography | Ferdinand Zecca |
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| Distributed by | Pathé Company |
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Running time | 1 minute |
| Country | France |
Dream and Reality (French: Rêve et réalité) is a 1901 French silent short film directed by Ferdinand Zecca and distributed in France by Pathé Frères. The film depicts a man flirting with a pretty young woman suddenly waking up in bed next to his ugly wife.[1]
A well-dressed man pours a glass of champagne for a young woman who is sitting with him at a dining table. She is costumed, wearing a mask and cape. He removes the mask and cape, revealing a smiling beauty. He takes her in his arms to kiss her; she cooperates. This view is suddenly replaced by one of an old couple in bed, him kissing her, she enthusiastically willing. Only the woman is the man's wife and not as pretty of his recent dream. The man is not happy to be back in reality.[2]
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