Plot — What is Lumière, Le Cinéma! about?
In one of those wonderful coincidences of history, lumière, the French word for “light,” was also the last name of brothers Auguste and Louis, whose brilliant invention, the cinematograph, helped to inaugurate the most beloved art form of the last 130 years. Institute Lumière director Thierry Frémaux uses Lumière, Le Cinema! to guide the viewer through over a hundred shorts—some famous, some forgotten, some never before seen—directed by Lumière and company. In the process, Frémaux illuminates how the brothers employed the camera as a creative instrument as they (and their operators) mastered framing, staging, and subject selection for quotidian and exotic microdocumentaries as well as the first ever fictional motion pictures. The result is not only a glorious re(telling) of the genesis of cinema but a profound meditation on the beautiful world captured—and the mysterious world imagined—by the Lumières.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2024 |
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 104 min |
| Audience Score | 71% (7.1/10, 16 votes) |
Lumière, Le Cinéma! — FAQ
Is Lumière, Le Cinéma! worth watching? Lumière, Le Cinéma! holds a 7.1/10 rating from 16 viewers. In one of those wonderful coincidences of history, lumière, the French word for “light,” was also the last name of brothers Auguste and Louis, whose brilliant invention, the cinematograph, helped to inaugurate the most b
Who directed Lumière, Le Cinéma!? Directed by Thierry Frémaux.
Who is in the cast of Lumière, Le Cinéma!? It stars Thierry Frémaux, Francis Ford Coppola, Roman Coppola, Bertrand Tavernier, Valerio Mastandrea, Alain Chabat and more.
Where can I stream Lumière, Le Cinéma!? You can stream Lumière, Le Cinéma! on Criterion Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Lumière, Le Cinéma! release? It released in 2024.
