Diana Bathing

1907 Drama 2 minutes Directed by Johann Schwarzer

About Diana Bathing

A present-day Diana walks to a creek at the edge of a wood and undresses, hanging each piece on a branch. The camera follows her and the reflection of the trees in the water. As she is about to lift a white undershirt, the film stops.

Cast & crew

More about Diana Bathing

Johann Schwarzer directed Diana im Bade for Saturn-Film in Vienna. Listings give 2 minutes and a date of 23 May 1907. The original title is Diana im Bade.

Themes

Look

Schwarzer shoots the bather and her reflection in the creek in one outdoor setup.

Notes

  • The short ends on the last garment, before it comes off.
  • No cast name is attached to the bather in the published credits.

Scenes

  • She hangs each piece of clothing on a separate branch.
  • The film cuts as her hands take the undershirt.