The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat
1896
⭐7.1(529 votes)
1m
Documentary
Overview
A group of people are standing along the platform of a railway station in La Ciotat, waiting for a train. One is seen coming, at some distance, and eventually stops at the platform. Doors of the railway-cars open and attendants help passengers off and on. Popular legend has it that, when this film was shown, the first-night audience fled the café in terror, fearing being run over by the "approaching" train. This legend has since been identified as promotional embellishment, though there is evidence to suggest that people were astounded at the capabilities of the Lumières' cinématographe.
About The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat
The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat (1896) is a Documentary film that follows a group of people are standing along the platform of a railway station in La Ciotat, waiting for a train. One is seen coming, at some distance, and eventually stops at the platform. Doors of the railway-cars open and attendants help passengers off and on. Popular legend has it that, when this film was shown, the first-night audience fled the café in terror, fearing being run over by the "approaching" train. This legend has since been identified as promotional embellishment, though there is evidence to suggest that people were astounded at the capabilities of the Lumières' cinématographe. The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 529 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
