The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat
L'arrivée d'un train à La Ciotat
Synopsis
A group of people are standing along the platform of a railway station in La Ciotat, waiting for a train. One is seen coming, at some distance, and eventually stops at the platform. Doors of the railway-cars open and attendants help passengers off and on. Popular legend has it that, when this film was shown, the first-night audience fled the café in terror, fearing being run over by the "approaching" train. This legend has since been identified as promotional embellishment, though there is evidence to suggest that people were astounded at the capabilities of the Lumières' cinématographe.
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Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat, Lumière Brothers, 1896
Type: Clip • Published 2020-02-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
This was the first time a version of this was shown. That one was titled "L’Arrivée en gare d’un chemin de fer". This is not the catalogued version that is most famous. That one was shown in 1897. Source: https://catalogue-lumiere.com/arrivee-train-a-la-ciotat/
Festival / Special Debut
June 30, 1896
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Lumière, Auguste Lumière
- Original Title
- L'arrivée d'un train à La Ciotat
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- Lumière
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Lumière, Auguste Lumière
Louis Lumière
Louis Lumière, Auguste Lumière
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Lumière
Director of Photography
Louis Lumière
Director
Auguste Lumière
Director
Louis Lumière
Producer
Auguste Lumière
Producer
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What is The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat about?
A group of people are standing along the platform of a railway station in La Ciotat, waiting for a train. One is seen coming, at some distance, and eventually stops at the platform. Doors of the railway-cars open and attendants help passengers off and on. Popular legend has it that, when this film was shown, the first-night audience fled the café in terror, fearing being run over by the "approaching" train. This legend has since been identified as promotional embellishment, though there is evidence to suggest that people were astounded at the capabilities of the Lumières' cinématographe.
Who directed The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat?
The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat was directed by Louis Lumière, Auguste Lumière.
Who stars in The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat?
The principal cast of The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat includes Madeleine Koehler, Marcel Koehler, Marguerite Lumière, Jeanne-Joséphine Lumière, Rose Lumière.
When was The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat released and how long is it?
The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat was released in 1896 with a total runtime of 1m.