Shot in 1896, this playful actuality captures workers from the Lumière factory in Lyon competing in a sack race. The scene shows the participants’ comic struggles and falls, with onlookers enjoying the lighthearted contest. Beyond its humor, the film offers a glimpse of everyday leisure and camaraderie among the Lumière workforce during cinema’s earliest years.
Sack Race (1896) is a documentary movie produced by Lumière in France. It was directed by Louis Lumière. With a runtime of 1m, the film averages 5.9/10 across 37 TMDB ratings.
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