Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat
Panorama du grand Canal pris d'un bateau
Synopsis
Filmed in 1896 by Alexandre Promio for the Lumière company, this short actuality presents one of the earliest traveling shots in cinema. With the camera mounted on a gondola, the film glides along Venice’s Grand Canal, capturing passing gondolas, bustling waterfront activity, and the city’s iconic architecture from a moving perspective. This simple yet groundbreaking technique introduced audiences to a new way of experiencing motion on screen.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandre Promio
- Original Title
- Panorama du grand Canal pris d'un bateau
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- Lumière
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandre Promio
Auguste Lumière, Louis Lumière
Department Leadership Roster
Auguste Lumière
Producer
Louis Lumière
Producer
Alexandre Promio
Director
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What is Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat about?
Filmed in 1896 by Alexandre Promio for the Lumière company, this short actuality presents one of the earliest traveling shots in cinema. With the camera mounted on a gondola, the film glides along Venice’s Grand Canal, capturing passing gondolas, bustling waterfront activity, and the city’s iconic architecture from a moving perspective. This simple yet groundbreaking technique introduced audiences to a new way of experiencing motion on screen.
Who directed Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat?
Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat was directed by Alexandre Promio.
Who stars in Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat?
The principal cast of Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat includes Not specified.
When was Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat released and how long is it?
Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat was released in 1896 with a total runtime of 1m.