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Demolition of a Wall
Documentary · 1896
“The scene depicts the collapse of a section of wall in a factory.” Three workers demolish a wall in the presence of Auguste Lumière.
The sides of Demolition of a Wall
- Three workers knocking down a factory wall
- Auguste Lumière watching them
- One minute of 1896
Demolition of a Wall is good for you if…
- you like the very first films ever shown.
- you want to see ordinary work in 1896, filmed by the Lumières.
Demolition of a Wall is bad for you if…
- you need a story and people to follow.
- you want words, and this is one silent minute.
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