40 international directors were asked to make a short film using the original Cinematographe invented by the Lumière Brothers, working under conditions similar to those of 1895. There were three rules: (1) The film could be no longer than 52 seconds, (2) no synchronized sound was permitted, and (3) no more than three takes.
Full Cast of Lumière and Company
Bruno Ganz
Damiel
Nathalie Richard
Ninon
Isabelle Huppert
(voice)
Otto Sander
Cassiel
Jeff Alperi
Policeman
Crew of Lumière and Company
Full backstage crew list →- Released December 20, 1995