Considering that the Photographical Congress arriving in Lyon was a major event, I suppose you could call this one more important than the Lumiere Brothers' previous efforts because the event is something that most people wouldn't see a lot of the time. This film captures simply what the title suggests: a whole crowd of photographers coming off a ferry. Indeed quite a few of the photographers notice the camera and while some tip their hats in greeting, others notice the camera and refuse to be part of the film by dashing off the screen quickly.
At only a minute watching, this short documentary isn't a waste of time. It will probably only be interesting to people like me who, believe it or not, somehow find entertainment in watching these things. Audiences nowadays will find it pretty uninteresting--except for if you're a historian. In that case it's a must-see.
At only a minute watching, this short documentary isn't a waste of time. It will probably only be interesting to people like me who, believe it or not, somehow find entertainment in watching these things. Audiences nowadays will find it pretty uninteresting--except for if you're a historian. In that case it's a must-see.