The Magic Hoop (1908)
Original title: Le Cerceau magique
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Émile Cohl mixes live-action and stop-motion animation in this charming evocation of the power of imagination. A magician shapes his cane into a hoop with strange properties for a young girl. Costume changes and city promenades give way towards greater abstraction as the film becomes absorbed by what goes on inside the ring.
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Genre affinityFantasy · AnimationVisual styleAnimationPacingShortDirector preference1147189Country preferenceFrDecade preference1900
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Frequently asked questions about The Magic Hoop
What is The Magic Hoop about?
Émile Cohl mixes live-action and stop-motion animation in this charming evocation of the power of imagination. A magician shapes his cane into a hoop with strange properties for a young girl. Costume changes and city promenades give way towards greater abstraction as the film becomes absorbed by what goes on inside the ring.
How long is The Magic Hoop?
The Magic Hoop has a runtime of 5 minutes.