What is Assiettes tournantes?
Assiettes tournantes is a film first released in 1896. Status: Released.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1896
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 20, 1896
- Studios
- Société Lumière
- Updated
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Assiettes tournantes is a film first released in 1896. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A pioneer Lumière short captures a master of plate‑spinning in action.”
- Shows early cinema technique
- Features famed plate‑spinning act
- Directed by Louis Lumière
- Only about one minute long
- No dialogue or narrative
Watch it if you enjoy early film history or vintage performance footage.
The film is a brief, non‑violent performance suitable for all audiences.
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Who directed Assiettes tournantes?
Louis Lumière directed the 1896 short.
Who appears in the film?
Félicien Trewey appears as himself performing.
When was the film released?
It premiered on 16 August 1896 in France.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one minute.
What does the film show?
It depicts Trewey’s spinning plates routine.