Pygmalion and Galatea (1898)

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.

Released

1898-01-01

Genres

Fantasy

Runtime

1 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Georges Méliès

TMDB rating

5.2/10 from 16 votes