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Cinematic background from The Tales of Hoffmann 1951 - A young poet named Hoffman broods over his failed romances. First, his affair with the beautiful Olympia is shattered when he realizes that she is really a mechanical woman designed by a scientist. Next, he believes that a striking prostitute loves him, only to find out she was hired to fake her affections by the dastardly Dapertutto. Lastly, a magic spell claims the life of his final lover.

The Tales of Hoffmann

1951

Fantasy, Music, Musical

Directors:
Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
Writers:
Jules Barbier, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell, Dennis Arundell, Michel Carré
Official poster of The Tales of Hoffmann 1951 directed by Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell