Dreyfus Leaving the Lycée for Jail (1899): cast, story & where to watch
1899 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1899, Dreyfus Leaving the Lycée for Jail is a notable film directed by Georges Méliès, running about 1 minutes.
What it’s about. One of eleven installments of The Dreyfus Affair (L'affaire Dreyfus), a docudrama reconstructing the historical Dreyfus Affair, which was still playing out as the series was being filmed. This film is the last of the 11 installments in the "Dreyfus Affair" film series by Georges Melies. Notable for the fact that this last segment was banned from the public as disputes broke up at the viewing of it, and today it is one of two films that is currently not available to the public.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Dreyfus Leaving the Lycée for Jail has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dreyfus Leaving the Lycée for Jail page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dreyfus Leaving the Lycée for Jail (1899)?
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- Is Dreyfus Leaving the Lycée for Jail worth watching?
- Dreyfus Leaving the Lycée for Jail holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Dreyfus Leaving the Lycée for Jail released?
- Dreyfus Leaving the Lycée for Jail was released in 1899, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.