Pope Leo XIII Being Seated Bestowing Blessing
Probably the first video of a Pope: Leo XIII sits in his chair with guards and attendants, then blesses the viewers.
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| Year | 1898 |
| Country | Italy, Holy See |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | William K.L. Dickson |
| Runtime | 1 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (16 votes) |
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The film constructs a profound historical bridge through its primitive, static framing. It relies entirely on the power of a single, deliberate gesture, transforming documentary record into a timeless symbolic act.
What lingers after viewing is a quiet awe at this silent dialogue across a century, a moment where faith first met the moving image. It is a foundational artifact of both cinema and cultural history. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: William K.L. Dickson
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In reverent silence, as a historical séance with the dawn of film.
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