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Demolition of a Wall
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Title: Demolition of a Wall

Release Date: 6 Mar 1896

Runtime: 1m

Genre: Documentary

Director: Lumière

Production Companies: Lumière

Overview: Auguste Lumière directs four workers in the demolition of an old wall at the Lumière factory. One worker is pressing the wall inwards with a jackscrew, while another is pushing it with a pick. When the wall hits the ground, a cloud of white dust whirls up. Three workers continue the demolition of the wall with picks.

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Average Vote: 6.3 (117 votes)

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  • Himself: Auguste Lumière
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