Documentary
A group of people are standing along the platform of a railway station in La Ciotat, waiting for a train. One is seen coming, at some distance, and eventually stops at the platform. Doors of the railway-cars open and attendants help passengers off and on. Popular legend has it that, when this film was shown, the first-night audience fled the café in terror, fearing being run over by the "approaching" train. This legend has since been identified as promotional embellishment, though there is evidence to suggest that people were astounded at the capabilities of the Lumières' cinématographe.
MOVIE COMMENTS
SIMILAR MOVIES
Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory
Handbook of Movie Theaters’ History
The Letter
Kytarista
Trespassing Bergman
Saltlake Van Sant
Who's Superstitious?
The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life
Yarali bashlar
Trains
Where Are You, Bertrand Bonello?
Les yeux dans les Bleus
Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
Daybreak Express
4.1 Miles
Ruptured City
The King Without a Crown
Mermaid
The Conclave and Election of Pope Pius XII
Roxette
SIMILAR MOVIES
Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory
IMDB 6.7 | Mar , 1895
Working men and women leave through the main gate of the Lumière factory in Lyon, France. Filmed on 22 March 1895, it is often referred to as the first real motion picture ever made, although Louis Le Prince's 1888 Roundhay Garden Scene pre-dated it by seven years. Three separate versions of this film exist, which differ from one another in numerous ways. The first version features a carriage drawn by one horse, while in the second version the carriage is drawn by two horses, and there is no carriage at all in the third version. The clothing style is also different between the three versions, demonstrating the different seasons in which each was filmed. This film was made in the 35 mm format with an aspect ratio of 1.33:1, and at a speed of 16 frames per second. At that rate, the 17 meters of film length provided a duration of 46 seconds, holding a total of 800 frames.Handbook of Movie Theaters’ History
IMDB 8 | Nov , 2019
Handbook of Movie Theaters’ History is a documentary about the history, the development in the present days and the future of movie theaters in the city of Turin, Italy. It mixes the documentary language with comedy and fiction, and is enriched by interviews to some of the most important voices of Turin cinematography. The film follows the evolution of movie theaters by enlightening its main milestones: the pre-cinema experiences in the late 19th Century, the colossals and the movie cathedrals of the silent era, the arthouse theaters, the National Museum of Cinema, the Torino Film Festival, the movie theaters system today and the main hypothesis about its future.The Letter
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2019
The Letter tells the true story of 11-year-old Andrè and his inspiration to pursue a ballet career.Kytarista
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1995
Trespassing Bergman
IMDB 6.6 | Aug , 2013
In the sixties, Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman (1918-2007) built a house on the remote island of Fårö, located in the Baltic Sea, and left Stockholm to live there. When he died, the house was preserved. A group of very special film buffs, came from all over the world, travel to Fårö in search of the genius and his legacy. (An abridged version of Bergman's Video, 2012.)Saltlake Van Sant
IMDB 0 | Nov , 2003
Behind-the-scenes documentary of one morning on the set of "Gerry" directed by Gus Van Sant.Who's Superstitious?
IMDB 5 | Jan , 1943
This short film examines the origins of several superstitions including crossing your fingers, knocking on wood, rabbit's feet, and breaking champagne bottles to christen ships, plus the role of superstitions in the Flying Dutchman tale.The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life
IMDB 7.1 | May , 2013
The story of Alice Herz-Sommer, a German-speaking Jewish pianist from Prague who was, at her death, the world's oldest Holocaust survivor. She discusses the importance of music, laughter, and how to have an optimistic outlook on life.Yarali bashlar
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1988
Documentary about the illegal mourning tradition of head slashing in the Azerbaijan region of northern Iran. In the film, Panahi documented a mourning ceremony for the third Shi'ite Imam, Imam Hossein, where people hit their heads with knives until they bled. Panahi had to shoot in secret and the film was banned for several years.Trains
IMDB 7 | Feb , 1976
After shooting more short films and documentaries, Deschanel wrote, directed and shot Trains, a short film that won the Silver Bear at the 1976 Berlin Film Festival. Trains is an exquisitely filmed short format documentary on passenger trains throughout the course of one day.Where Are You, Bertrand Bonello?
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2014
An autobiographical essay film structured as a letter to the director’s young daughter, "Où en êtes-vous, Bertrand Bonello?" weaves clips from Bonello’s films, excerpts from his scripts, pop songs, and snippets of original footage into a lyrical, reflexive cinematic self-portrait. "Où en êtes-vous?" is a collection initiated by Centre Pompidou, who asked directors to make retrospective and introspective films.Les yeux dans les Bleus
IMDB 7.5 | Jul , 1998
This documentary follows the French soccer team on their way to victory in the 1998 World Cup in France. Stéphane Meunier spent the whole time filming the players, the coach and some other important characters of this victory, giving us a very intimate and nice view of them, as if we were with them.Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft
IMDB 8 | Nov , 2021
Daybreak Express
IMDB 7.1 | Jan , 1957
Set to a classic Duke Ellington recording "Daybreak Express", this is a five-minute short of the soon-to-be-demolished Third Avenue elevated subway station in New York City.4.1 Miles
IMDB 7.1 | Feb , 2017
A coast guard captain on a small Greek island is suddenly charged with saving thousands of refugees from drowning at sea.Ruptured City
IMDB 5.2 | Aug , 2018
Filmed mostly with drones, this short film shows what happened before, during and after the devastating earthquake that struck Mexico City in September 19, 2017. Through sound recordings of the rescue operations, accounts from survivors and journalistic chronicles, this film reflects the uncertainty and bewilderment caused by the quake.The King Without a Crown
IMDB 5.5 | Oct , 1937
This short explores the possibility that Louis XVII, son of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, escaped death during the French Revolution and was raised by Indians in America.Mermaid
IMDB 2 | Jan , 2018
Documentary that tells the story of Vianney Trejo, a young woman who struggles every day despite her disability. We go through her daily routine, as well as her passion, swimming, where she has consistently achieved triumphs and has been considered for international competitions.The Conclave and Election of Pope Pius XII
IMDB 5 | Dec , 1939
A short documentary covering the conclave and election of Pope Pius XII.Roxette
IMDB 0 | Jun , 1978
Documentary profiling young Roxy Music fans. They talk about the band and the music, are seen out and about in Manchester, they prepare for a concert at the Opera House. Includes footage of a tribute band, who, due to a lack of musical instruments, use household appliances to make music.