Mexico & The 1900 Paris Exposition, Collection Of Lumière films (1896 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time with this captivating black and white film compilation from 1896. Experience a diverse array of scenes from around the world, including a Spanish dance at the Seville Fair, President Porfirio Díaz on a leisurely stroll, rural horseback riders galloping, horses taking a refreshing swim, a cockfight, the taming of a wild horse, a lively Mexican dance, and a meal shared among Indigenous people. Delve into historical moments and cultural snapshots captured by Lumière cinematographers, offering a fascinating glimpse into life at the turn of the 20th century. 🎥✨

Source :
Díaz, P., Veyre, G., Santos-Dumont, A., Société Anonyme Des Plaques Et Papiers Photographiques, Cinémathèque Française Collection & Exposition Universelle. (1896) Scenes from Mexico and theParis Exposition. France: La Société Lumière, to 1900. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2006640668