Demolition of a Wall

Demolition of a Wall (1896)

March 6th, 18960h 1min

Documentary
63%

Overview

Auguste Lumière directs four workers in the demolition of an old wall at the Lumière factory. One worker is pressing the wall inwards with a jackscrew, while another is pushing it with a pick. When the wall hits the ground, a cloud of white dust whirls up. Three workers continue the demolition of the wall with picks.


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