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Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat (1896)

October 25, 18961mFR
6.2

45 votes

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.

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Released

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Production Companies

Lumière

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When was Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat released?
Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat was released on October 25, 1896, in 1896.
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.
How long is Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat?
Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
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Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat has an average user rating of 6.2 out of 10, based on 45 votes on The Movie Database. Audience reviews are shown further down this page.
What genre is Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat?
Panorama of the Grand Canal Taken from a Boat is a Documentary film from director Alexandre Promio, released in 1896.

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