Pope Leo XIII in His Carriage
Filmmaker WKL Dickson, one-time right hand man to Thomas Edison, the 'Wizard of Menlo Park', here captures an even greater eminence, Pope Leo XIII. This was one of a series of films that exploited Dickson's unique, hard-won access to the Pontiff. Here the Pope arrives in a carriage and bestows a blessing. Whether this blessing was intended for the camera or for the audience beyond it, capturing it on film was a great prize for Dickson.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1898 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | William K.L. Dickson |
| Runtime | 1 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.0/10 (3 votes) |
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The film constructs a documentary portrait, relying on the cameraman's unique access to a secluded figure. It uses a static frame to capture a ceremonial gesture, transforming it into a historical record.
What lingers after viewing is a sense of contact with a genuine moment in time, where the act of filming itself was monumental. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: William K.L. Dickson
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