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The Lily of Belgium

191515mWładysław Starewicz

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When a young girl finds a beautiful dead lily in the woods, she asks her grandfather to tell her about it. The lily stands in splendour beside a stream, admired by the creatures of the woods. But an army of beetles, bent on conquering new territories, wants to cross the stream - and the lily is blocking their way. An unashamed allegory of the German rape of Belgium.

AnimationWarFantasy
Stop MotionSilent FilmShort Film

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What is The Lily of Belgium (1915) about?

When a young girl finds a beautiful dead lily in the woods, she asks her grandfather to tell her about it. The lily stands in splendour beside a stream, admired by the creatures of the woods. But an army of beetles, bent on conquering new territories, wants to cross the stream - and the lily is blocking their way. An unashamed allegory of the German rape of Belgium.

Who stars in The Lily of Belgium?

The Lily of Belgium stars Irene Starewicz, Jan Wichniekski. The film was directed by Władysław Starewicz.

How long is The Lily of Belgium?

The Lily of Belgium has a runtime of 15 min and premiered in 1915.

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