L’Affaire Dreyfus, Mise aux fers de Dreyfus (1899): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1899, L’Affaire Dreyfus, Mise aux fers de Dreyfus is a notable film directed by Georges Méliès.

What it’s about. Showing the interior view of the hut in which Dreyfus is confined. The scene takes place at night, showing the moon through the window of the cell. Two guards stealthily approach the cot upon which Dreyfus is sleeping. They awake him and read to him the order from the French minister–M. Lebon–to put him into irons, which they proceed at once to accomplish. Dreyfus vigorously protests against this treatment, which protests, however, fall on deaf ears. The chief sergeant and guards before leaving the hut, inspect the four corners of same by means of a lantern.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, L’Affaire Dreyfus, Mise aux fers de Dreyfus has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L’Affaire Dreyfus, Mise aux fers de Dreyfus page.