Scene in the Swiss Village at Paris Exposition
The picture opens with a crowd of Swiss boys and girls dressed in native costumes, marching down the street in this very unique and picturesque village. Each happy and smiling face is clearly shown as they pass the camera. The scene ends by the boys and girls congregating in the square and dancing to the strains of an accordion played by one of the happy villagers.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1900 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | James H. White |
| Runtime | 2 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.5/10 (4 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs an ethnographic portrait through a simple yet effective composition: the procession, close-ups on faces, and the collective dance. It relies on the authenticity of the event, transforming an exhibition fragment into a period document.
What lingers after viewing is a sense of contact with an unstaged past, where the camera is merely an observer and the true protagonists are the people's genuine emotions. It's a glimpse into the roots of non-fiction filmmaking. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: James H. White
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Watch by daylight as historical footage, within the context of early cinema.
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