La P’tite Lili
La P’tite Lili is a silent short drama depicting the fate of a young orphaned girl in the working-class districts of Paris. The film follows Lili, a teenage girl marked by innocence and vulnerability, as she is drawn into the city’s underworld after encountering a man who exploits her circumstances. Told through impressionistic visual style rather than dialogue, the film presents a tragic portrait of social marginalization and moral collapse within an urban environment.
Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti · Written by Alberto Cavalcanti
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Catherine Hessling Lili -
Jean Renoir Man with Bowler Hat -
Guy Ferrant Pimp - Roland Caillaux Concierge
- Erik Aaes Drunken Sailor
- James E. Rogers Police Officer
- Dido Freire Onlooker
- Jean Storm
- Alain Renoir Little Fisherman
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1h 48m together
La P’tite Lili
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