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Demolition of a Wall (1896)

Demolition of a Wall (1896)

Documentary
Release Date: 1896, March 6
Directors: Louis Lumière
Countries: France
Production: Lumière

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.

Keywords:

short film black and white wall worker silent film the factory