Cuirassiers on Horseback
Cuirassiers à cheval
Synopsis
Filmed in 1896 by the Lumière brothers, this short actuality captures a dramatic cavalry charge by cuirassiers — heavily armed horsemen in traditional military uniforms. The riders gallop across open ground directly toward the camera, creating an energetic and imposing image that thrilled early audiences with its sense of motion and spectacle.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Auguste Lumière, Louis Lumière
- Original Title
- Cuirassiers à cheval
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
- Production Studios
- Lumière
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Auguste Lumière, Louis Lumière
Auguste Lumière, Louis Lumière
Department Leadership Roster
Auguste Lumière
Director
Louis Lumière
Director
Auguste Lumière
Producer
Louis Lumière
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cuirassiers on Horseback.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cuirassiers on Horseback
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What is Cuirassiers on Horseback about?
Filmed in 1896 by the Lumière brothers, this short actuality captures a dramatic cavalry charge by cuirassiers — heavily armed horsemen in traditional military uniforms. The riders gallop across open ground directly toward the camera, creating an energetic and imposing image that thrilled early audiences with its sense of motion and spectacle.
Who directed Cuirassiers on Horseback?
Cuirassiers on Horseback was directed by Auguste Lumière, Louis Lumière.
Who stars in Cuirassiers on Horseback?
The principal cast of Cuirassiers on Horseback includes Not specified.
When was Cuirassiers on Horseback released and how long is it?
Cuirassiers on Horseback was released in 1896 with a total runtime of 1m.