Demolition of a Wall (1896)

Demolition of a Wall (1896) poster

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.

Director: Louis Lumière
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 min
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Production: Lumière
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr

Keywords

worker, wall, black and white, silent film, the factory, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Demolition of a Wall about?
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.
Who directed Demolition of a Wall?
Demolition of a Wall was directed by Louis Lumière.
Who stars in Demolition of a Wall?
Demolition of a Wall stars Auguste Lumière.
How long is Demolition of a Wall?
Demolition of a Wall has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
What genre is Demolition of a Wall?
Demolition of a Wall is a Documentary film.
Where was Demolition of a Wall produced?
Demolition of a Wall was produced in France.