Fantasmagorie (1908): cast, story & where to watch
1908 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1908, Fantasmagorie is an animation and comedy film directed by Émile Cohl, running about 2 minutes.
What it’s about. An animated film by French auteur Émile Cohl, one of the earliest examples of hand-drawn film animation. Drawing inspiration from J. Stuart Blackton and the Incoherents of club Hydropathes, the film, with all its wild transformations, sees our protagonist materialize a movie theatre, meet an elephant and escape from jail; A morphing, stream-of-consciousness delight.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Fantasmagorie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fantasmagorie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fantasmagorie tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fantasmagorie (1908)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fantasmagorie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fantasmagorie worth watching?
- Fantasmagorie holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Fantasmagorie released?
- Fantasmagorie was released in 1908, with a runtime of about 2 minutes.