Cast: Auguste Lumière

Direction Thierry Fremaux

Cast Thierry Fremaux · Auguste Lumière · Louis Lumière · Martin Scorsese

Synopsis Lumière! (2016) presents a meticulously curated compilation of meticulously restored films from the Lumière Brothers, offering a unique glimpse into the dawn of cinema. This documentary showcases the pioneering work of Louis and Auguste Lumière, who are credited with creating...

Direction Louis Lumière

Cast Auguste Lumière

Synopsis Demolition of a Wall (S) (1896) is a classic single-shot film by the Lumière Brothers, capturing the dynamic process of a wall being demolished within the factory grounds. The Lumière Brothers were known for their innovative approach to filmmaking, and...

Direction Louis Lumière

Cast Auguste Lumière · P.J.C. Janssen

Synopsis The Photographical Congress Arrives in Lyon (S) (1895) marks a significant moment in cinematic history. This documentary is notable for potentially being the first film to be developed and presented to its subjects—the attendees of the Congress of Photographic Societies—on...

Direction Louis Lumière

Cast Auguste Lumière

Synopsis Baby's Dinner (S) (1895) captures a single, unadorned scene of Auguste Lumière, his wife, and their baby daughter enjoying breakfast in a tranquil countryside environment. This short film, characteristic of the early works by the Lumière Brothers, holds its significance...

Direction Louis Lumière

Cast Auguste Lumière

Direction Louis Lumière

Cast Auguste Lumière · Clément Maurice

Synopsis Photographe (S) (1895) presents a humorous scenario where a photographer meticulously prepares his equipment to capture an image of a gentleman. The subject, eager to ensure his appearance is perfect, uses a hand mirror for a quick check. The photographer...

Direction Ernst Schmidt Jr.

Cast Joe Berger · Friedrich Achleitner · Marc Adrian · H.C. Artmann

Synopsis Wienfilm 1896-1976 (1976) is a comprehensive collection that explores the evolution of Vienna from the birth of cinema to the mid-1970s. This documentary aims to challenge and deconstruct the stereotypical "image of Vienna" often portrayed in conventional "Vienna films." It...