Spring: Episode 1 - The Awakening of the Source / The Awakening of Nests (1909)

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Runtime : 7M

Director : Louis Feuillade

Synopsis

Nymphs and cupids dance in celebration of the arrival of Spring.

Actors

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Louis Feuillade
Louis Feuillade
Director

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