Capital Execution

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Henrettelsen
Directed by Peter Elfelt
Produced by Peter Elfet
Written by Christian Lundsgaard
Scheel Vandel
Starring Francesca Nathansen
Victor Betzonich
Cinematography Peter Elfelt
Release date(s) 1903
Running time 15 mins
Country Flag of Denmark Denmark
Language Silent Film Danish
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Capital Execution (Danish Title: Henrettelsen) is a silent film drama made in 1903 by Danish photographer Peter Elfelt. It was the first dramatic movie made by a Danish filmmaker, and the film is also notable as an early example of a dramatic film that referenced action outside the picture frame.[1] Elfelt used a typical stationary, one-shot camera position, but directed the actors to gesture and enter and exit with reference to things happening outside of the audience's view. This allowed for the development of the story beyond what was captured by camera, and expanded the dramatic scope of film.[2]

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[edit] Plot

Based upon a true story, the short 15-minute film tells the story of a french woman who is condemned to death for killing her two children.


[edit] Cast

  • Francesca Nathansen... the condemned murderess
  • Victor Betzonich

[edit] References

  1. ^ Fairservice, Don (2001). Film Editing: History, Theory and Practice : Looking at the Invisible. Manchester University Press, pg. 73. ISBN 0719057779. .
  2. ^ (Fairservice 2001, p. 73)

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