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Auguste Lumière

Auguste Lumière

Director & actor · born 19 October 1862 · Besançon, Doubs, France

Auguste Lumière (1862–1954) was a French engineer, industrialist, biologist, and illusionist. In 1894 and 1895, he and his brother Louis invented an animated photographic camera and projection device, the cinematograph, which met with worldwide success.

Where to start: The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat (1896).

As director 224

As actor 9

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Auguste Lumière movie?

By viewer score, The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat (1896) at 7.1/10.

What are Auguste Lumière’s most popular movies?

The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat, Baby's Meal, Demolition of a Wall.

How many movies has Auguste Lumière made?

233 films on TMDB, 224 as director, 9 as actor.

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