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Lumière! The Adventure Continues

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A collection of 114 early films by the Lumière brothers is restored and compiled by director of the Cannes Film Festival and the institut lumière Thierry Frémaux.

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Alissa Wilkinson New York Times 2d
Making a film like this, which restores and celebrates some of the movies’ earliest creators and innovators, is a way to place faith in humanity. Go to Full Review Marshall Shaffer Slant Magazine Mar 12
Thierry Frémaux’s tribute is at its best when it spotlights just how much can still be rediscovered in the Lumière brothers’ formidable filmography, over 130 years after they filmed workers leaving the factory. Go to Full Review Belen Prieto Espinof Jul 9
4/5
...a fantastic selection that helps us understand that period and doesn't simply repeat what's already been shown, but rather expands the legacy, delves into previously unseen stories, and awakens our curiosity with every shot. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Carlos Boyero El Pais (Spain) 03/14/2025
...it's clear that besides being perpetually hooked on cinema, [Thierry Frémaux] knows a lot about its history. And he knows how to tell it. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Roger Salvans Fotogramas 03/14/2025
4/5
...[Lumière! The Adventure Continues] confirms the Lyon [bred] brothers not only as the fathers of cinema, but also as the first filmmakers. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Jason Gorber Collider 12/20/2024
9/10
This film, and the selections contained within, is so fundamental a contribution to our understanding of this period that it may well be one of the most important releases of the year. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Thierry Frémaux

Director

Gabriel Fauré

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Movie Info

Synopsis A collection of 114 early films by the Lumière brothers is restored and compiled by director of the Cannes Film Festival and the institut lumière Thierry Frémaux.
Director
Thierry Frémaux
Production Co
Institut Lumière
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
1h 43m