Demolition of a wall

Argument

The film shows a group of workers demolishing a wall that in the end collapses.

Background

• The character of the “foreman” is none other than August Light.

• This “animated view”, as well as the Lumière call their films, inspired others to Louis to prolong the success of the discovery he made during a projection, rewinding the film without turning off the lantern. The wall is recovering in a miraculous thrust. The reverse has just been invented and will amaze many spectators. Louis Lumière turns several subjects especially to show them in reverse, like a diver jumping from his diving board and coming back like a bird perching on board ² .

Technical sheet

• Title: Demolition of a wall
• Director: Louis Lumière
• Production: Société Lumière
• Photography: Louis Lumière
• Duration: 45 seconds
• Format: 35 mm double play round perforations Light by photogram, black and white, ratio: 1.33: 1
• Country: France
• Release date :
•  France : 1895 (reissued on April 15 , 2005)

Interpretation

• Foreman: Auguste Lumière

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