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Demolition of a Wall (1896)

Poster for Demolition of a Wall

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Louis Lumière
  • Profile picture of Auguste Lumière
    Himself Auguste Lumière

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Keywords

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