Faces of Children is a drama and mystery movie set in a village. The story revolves around the lives of children, exploring themes of love, hatred, and envy. The movie showcases the struggles and conflicts they face as they navigate through life. With beautiful cinematography and a touch of impressionism, Faces of Children takes the audience on a captivating journey through the emotions and experiences of these children.

The young daughter of an army captain missing in action runs away from school and is kidnapped by Parisian lowlifes. When the kidnapper flees to Nice with the child, the kind-hearted employee of one of his accomplices sets off in pursuit.

A clerk is unable to keep his wife and family in comfort, and he asks his manager for an increase. But a girl has offered her services to the manager, and as she is willing to accept a smaller wage he engages her instead and tells the man that he can go. The clerk resolves to go to the girl and ask her to give up her place, but she refuses. She discovers he has left his umbrella behind, and finds him just moving, away with his two little children. The girl's heart is touched, and she leads them into the house and warms them at the fire, and writes a letter to the manager, saying she wishes to give up her place, and begging him to take back her predecessor.

Part of the series La Vie telle qu'elle est

After the death of Napoleon, colonel Montaner plots to restore the Empire, but falls in love with Lise, a beautiful dancer.

A silent short film directed by Louis Feuillade.

Part of the series La Vie telle qu'elle est

Part of the series La Vie telle qu'elle est