The Vampire
Le vampire
Synopsis
After a look at some strange creatures, the narrator and camera take us to the Chaco forest, on the borders of Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil, where a vampire bat lives, desmodus rotondus, attacking wildlife and domesticated creatures, killing small ones by draining all their blood and killing large ones by leaving a parasite in their bloodstream. Four inches long, with a 12-inch wingspread, we see it walk, approach a victim, pull out a patch of fur large enough for it to engage its teeth, then lap six or seven ounces of blood. Its saliva may be an anesthetic keeping its victims from waking. A stub nose and harelip contribute to its efficiency and its hideous look.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Painlevé
- Original Score
- Duke Ellington
- Original Title
- Le vampire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Painlevé
Duke Ellington
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Jean Painlevé
Director
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What is The Vampire about?
After a look at some strange creatures, the narrator and camera take us to the Chaco forest, on the borders of Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil, where a vampire bat lives, desmodus rotondus, attacking wildlife and domesticated creatures, killing small ones by draining all their blood and killing large ones by leaving a parasite in their bloodstream. Four inches long, with a 12-inch wingspread, we see it walk, approach a victim, pull out a patch of fur large enough for it to engage its teeth, then lap six or seven ounces of blood. Its saliva may be an anesthetic keeping its victims from waking. A stub nose and harelip contribute to its efficiency and its hideous look.
Who directed The Vampire?
The Vampire was directed by Jean Painlevé.
Who stars in The Vampire?
The principal cast of The Vampire includes Max Schreck.
When was The Vampire released and how long is it?
The Vampire was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Vampire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vampire was composed by Duke Ellington.