Forty one-minute films by famous directors, using the original Lumiere camera, to honor the centennial of the Lumiere Brothers' first "motion picture". Using the restored original camera, each director offered his or her own signature style to the film. These exciting eclectic shorts are combined with intriguing interviews with the filmmakers. This documentary speaks for the passion, beauty, and visionary dream of this hundred year old art form.

Special features include: interactive menus; production notes; scene access; trailer. Originally released as a documentary in 1995. "A Cinéâtévé presentation"--Container. "Fourty intriguing films from the world's leading directors"--Container.