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Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat
Genres
Documentary
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
1 min
Release Date
1896-10-25
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
42
Vote Average
5.9
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