Lumière Cinématographe

Description

Replica of the Lumière Cinématographe, fully functional.
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All parts of this copy are identical to the parts of the original camera. The materials used also strictly conform to the materials used at the time (brass, steel, wood, leather, velvet…).

The Cinematographe was the first device capable of filming and projecting a film on a large screen. It was invented in 1895 by Auguste and Louis Lumière in Lyon. The manufacture of the device was entrusted to Jules Carpentier, he manufactured three series, for a total of 425 cameras.