Sack Race (1896-10-25)
Overview
Shot in 1896, this playful actuality captures workers from the Lumière factory in Lyon competing in a sack race. The scene shows the participants’ comic struggles and falls, with onlookers enjoying the lighthearted contest. Beyond its humor, the film offers a glimpse of everyday leisure and camaraderie among the Lumière workforce during cinema’s earliest years.
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Status: Released
Release Date: 1896-10-25
Runtime: 0h 1m
Director: Louis Lumière