
A Nightmare(1896)
A man has a fantastical nightmare involving, among other things, a grinning malevolent moon.



Georges Méliès
Astronomer

Jehanne d'Alcy
Phoebe
The Astronomer's Dream is a fantasy, horror, comedy film released in 1900 exploring themes of telescope, moon, nightmare, queen, astronomer, silent film. Directed by Georges Méliès, it stars Georges Méliès, Jehanne d'Alcy. An astronomer has a terrifying dream.
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