Though several short documentaries had been filmed in Spain by Alexandre Promio for the French Lumiere Company, "Salida de misa de doce del Pilar de Zaragoza", filmed on October 11, 1896 is considered to be the first Spanish film. It appears to have been filmed from a ladder located in front of the church during the vespers of the festivity of Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
The film has a length of 12.40 meters and contains 651 photograms. A second version was filmed also by Eduardo Jimeno Peromarta on October 18, 1896.
Both films have been restored in 1994 by Filmoteca de Zaragoza. The second film, which originally had no title, was named "Saludos" with this opportunity.
The film has a length of 12.40 meters and contains 651 photograms. A second version was filmed also by Eduardo Jimeno Peromarta on October 18, 1896.
Both films have been restored in 1994 by Filmoteca de Zaragoza. The second film, which originally had no title, was named "Saludos" with this opportunity.
