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Louis Le Prince was born on August 28, 1841 in Metz, Moselle, France and was credited as an inventor, film director and cinematographer. Credited works include Roundhay Garden Scene, Traffic Crossing Leeds Bridge and Man Walking Around a Corner.
My Take
Louis Le Prince genuinely haunts me. A French inventor from Metz, he may have shot moving images before Edison or the Lumieres, with Roundhay Garden Scene arguably the first true motion picture. Then, in 1890, he boarded a train and simply vanished, declared dead years later. The cruelty of it astonishes me: a meticulous mind on the verge of recognition, swallowed by mystery just before claiming his place in history. I think the honest case can be made to call him a father of cinema. I want to keep telling his story, equal parts romance, injustice and unsolved riddle.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Louis Le Prince
- Name (Japanese)
- ルイ・ル・プランス
- Reading
- るい・る・ぷらんす
- Born
- August 28, 1841
- Origin
- Metz, Moselle, France
- Occupation
- inventor / film director / cinematographer / chemist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
2. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Roundhay Garden Scene |
| Notable work | Traffic Crossing Leeds Bridge |
| Notable work | Man Walking Around a Corner |
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Louis Le Prince born?
Louis Le Prince was born on August 28, 1841.
Where was Louis Le Prince from?
Louis Le Prince was from Metz, Moselle, France.
What did Louis Le Prince do?
Louis Le Prince worked as inventor, film director, cinematographer, chemist.
What was Louis Le Prince known for?
Louis Le Prince's notable works include Roundhay Garden Scene, Traffic Crossing Leeds Bridge, Man Walking Around a Corner.
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