Le cake-walk: Nègres, [I]
“These views [cf. No. 349 to 353] were taken at the New Circus in Paris and represent the various movements of the Cake-Walk executed by a troop that had the greatest success. The length of these views varies between 21 and 25 m."
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1903 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Louis Lumière |
| Runtime | 1 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.3/10 (3 votes) |
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The film constructs an ethnographic document, relying solely on the observational recording of a performance. It explores movement as a self-sufficient cultural act, where value lies in its authentic preservation.
What lingers after viewing is a sense of direct contact with a vanished moment in popular culture. The dance becomes a historical artifact, speaking through rhythm and gesture alone. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Louis Lumière
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Watch as a silent archival piece, focusing on the choreography and period details.
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