Alfred Machin

Alfred Machin

1877-04-20
52 (1929-06-16)

French director, writer, and cinematographer.

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French director, writer, and cinematographer.

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Damn the War 1914 (5.6)

An army pilot is visiting the home of another army pilot in a neighboring country, and falling in love with his sister, when war breaks out.
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The Mill 1909 (6.2)

Johanna loves poor farmer Joachim, yet marries the wealthy miller. One day, Joachim visits Johanna when he is away. When the miller finds out, he takes revenge.
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The Black Diamond 1913 (5.8)

On instructions of the French company Pathé Frères, Alfred Machin develops a film industry in the Netherlands and Belgium from 1912 to the advent of World War One. He directs several quality films including La Fille de Delft, Maudite soit la Guerre and this wonderful gem Le Diamant Noir. A man is accused of theft and decides to quit the country. Machin's favourite pet, the panther Mimir shares the lead roll in this film with a magpie.