La P’tite Lili
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 20, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Cavalcanti
- Screenplay & Story
- Alberto Cavalcanti
- Original Score
- Yves de la Casinière, Darius Milhaud
- Original Title
- La P’tite Lili
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Néo-Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Cavalcanti
Alberto Cavalcanti, Louis Bénech
Yves de la Casinière, Darius Milhaud
James E. Rogers
Marguerite Renoir, Alberto Cavalcanti
Pierre Braunberger, Alberto Cavalcanti
Department Leadership Roster
Alberto Cavalcanti
Director
Pierre Braunberger
Producer
Erik Aaes
Production Design
Marguerite Renoir
Editor
Alberto Cavalcanti
Producer
Alberto Cavalcanti
Screenplay
James E. Rogers
Director of Photography
Alberto Cavalcanti
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About La P’tite Lili
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What is La P’tite Lili about?
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.
Who directed La P’tite Lili?
La P’tite Lili was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.
Who stars in La P’tite Lili?
The principal cast of La P’tite Lili includes Catherine Hessling, Jean Renoir, Guy Ferrant, Roland Caillaux, Erik Aaes.
When was La P’tite Lili released and how long is it?
La P’tite Lili was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for La P’tite Lili?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La P’tite Lili was composed by Yves de la Casinière, Darius Milhaud.