Shooting Captured Insurgents
“A file of Spanish soldiers line up the Cubans against a blank wall and fire a volley. The flash of rifles and drifting smoke make a very striking picture.” (Edison film catalog)
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1898 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | War |
| Director | James H. White |
| Runtime | 1 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.3/10 (15 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its impact through stark, theatrical staging, relying on a single, static shot to document a brutal act. It explores the unsettling power of early cinema to frame violence as both record and spectacle.
What lingers after the smoke clears is a profound unease about the camera's passive gaze. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: James H. White
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In a dark room, with historical context in mind. A silent, stark experience.
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