Lumiere Brothers

The Lumière Brothers, Auguste and Louis Lumière, were pioneering French filmmakers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They are best known for developing the Cinématographe, an early motion picture camera and projector. Their groundbreaking work included the first public film screenings in 1895, showcasing short documentary-style films such as everyday life scenes. Their innovations significantly contributed to the birth of cinema as an art form and industry, transforming storytelling and entertainment worldwide.