Tsar and Tsarina Entering the Church of the Assumption (1896)

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Filmed during the coronation ceremonies of Nicholas II in Moscow in 1896, this short by Lumière operator Francis Doublier shows the imperial procession approaching the Cathedral of the Assumption in the Kremlin. As the crowd advances, a company of guards escorts the imperial dais while the Tsar and Tsarina make their way into the church. An early actuality offering rare moving-image documentation of a major royal ritual.

Director: Francis Doublier
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 min
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Production: Société Lumière
Country: France
Language: No Language
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What is Tsar and Tsarina Entering the Church of the Assumption about?
Filmed during the coronation ceremonies of Nicholas II in Moscow in 1896, this short by Lumière operator Francis Doublier shows the imperial procession approaching the Cathedral of the Assumption in the Kremlin. As the crowd advances, a company of guards escorts the imperial dais while the Tsar and Tsarina make their way into the church. An early actuality offering rare moving-image documentation of a major royal ritual.
Who directed Tsar and Tsarina Entering the Church of the Assumption?
Tsar and Tsarina Entering the Church of the Assumption was directed by Francis Doublier.
Who stars in Tsar and Tsarina Entering the Church of the Assumption?
Tsar and Tsarina Entering the Church of the Assumption stars Czar Nicholas II of Russia, Alexandra Feodorovna.
How long is Tsar and Tsarina Entering the Church of the Assumption?
Tsar and Tsarina Entering the Church of the Assumption has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
What genre is Tsar and Tsarina Entering the Church of the Assumption?
Tsar and Tsarina Entering the Church of the Assumption is a Documentary film.
Where was Tsar and Tsarina Entering the Church of the Assumption produced?
Tsar and Tsarina Entering the Church of the Assumption was produced in France.