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Plot
In this artistically inventive reimagination of their original short film, "Partie d'écarté (1896)", the Lumière Brothers paint a vibrant tableau using early film colourisation techniques on the canvas of monochromatic black-and-white moving pictures. "Partie de cartes (1897)" invites viewers to a radiant afternoon, where the air is filled with laughter and camaraderie. Dressed in the height of fashion, four friends gather around a rickety table, engrossed in a lively game of cards.
An alluring woman, as vibrant as the scene itself, gracefully pours wine served by a dutiful maid into the glasses of the three gentlemen. Their hats tipped to the sun, they bask in the simplicity of the moment, their faces reflecting the joy of companionship. The fourth friend, lost in the hypnotic rhythm of the game, remains blissfully oblivious to the rest. The question that adds a hint of mystery to this otherwise tranquil scene is - who is leading in this game of chance and strategy? The film masterfully leaves this to the viewers' imagination, creating an air of intrigue that lingers long after the film ends.
Where to watch Partie de cartes?
Partie de cartes is a drama movie featuring Antoine Lumière and directed by Leopoldo Fregoli.
Partie de cartes is currently streaming on Fandor.