Danse macabre (1922)
Storyline
The Black Death is ravaging Spain. As Camille Saint-Saëns's "Danse Macabre" plays on the soundtrack, a mix of animation and acted scenes tells the story of Youth and Love meeting one night. They dance, embrace, and kiss. As the night wears on, exuberant Death, a skeletal figure with a violin, pursues the couple. They try to elude him. Eventually, Love swoons. Youth is powerless to protect her. Is she doomed?
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Movie Details
| Original title | Danse macabre |
|---|---|
| Release date | Mar 8, 1922 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | plague, silent film |
FAQ
What is Danse macabre about?
The Black Death is ravaging Spain. As Camille Saint-Saëns's "Danse Macabre" plays on the soundtrack, a mix of animation and acted scenes tells the story of Youth and Love meeting one night. They dance, embrace, and kiss. As the night wears on, exuberant Death, a skeletal figure with a violin, pursues the couple. They try to elude him. Eventually, Love swoons. Youth is powerless to protect her. Is she doomed?
When was Danse macabre released?
Danse macabre was released on Mar 8, 1922 (status: Released).
Who directed Danse macabre?
Dudley Murphy directed Danse macabre.
What is the TMDB rating of Danse macabre?
Danse macabre has a TMDB rating of 6.2/10 from 21 votes.