L'Œuf du sorcier ou L'Œuf magique prolifique (1903) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1903, L'Œuf du sorcier ou L'Œuf magique prolifique is a fantastique film directed by Georges Méliès, running about 2 minutes.

What it’s about. A human skeleton is placed upon a table by an attendant. When the attendant leaves the room the skeleton begins kicking his legs and throwing his arms about and suddenly turns into a magician. The magician produces an egg, performing several sleight-of-hand tricks, and places it upon the table with the small end downward. He then crudely draws a human face upon the shell, and the egg immediately begins growing larger and larger until it reaches the size of a normal head.

Who’s in it. L'Œuf du sorcier ou L'Œuf magique prolifique stars Georges Méliès.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, L'Œuf du sorcier ou L'Œuf magique prolifique 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'Œuf du sorcier ou L'Œuf magique prolifique page.

If you liked it. Fans of L'Œuf du sorcier ou L'Œuf magique prolifique tend to enjoy Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, La Ligne verte, Le Voyage de Chihiro and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.