The Lumière Brothers' First Films

The Lumière Brothers' First Films (1996)

July 18th, 19961h 1min

Documentary
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Overview

A collection of short films made by the Lumiere brothers, a team of pioneering filmmakers in turn-of-the-century France, narrated by Bertrand Tavernier.


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