Name: His Holiness, Leo XIII in the Gardens of the Vatican, Being Photographed by the American Biograph Camera
Genre: Documentary, Short
Released: 1898-12-24
Duration: 3 min
Rating: 4.3
Cast: Leo XIII

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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His Holiness, Leo XIII in the Gardens of the Vatican, Being Photographed by the American Biograph Camera

This 1898 short film is the first known motion picture of Pope Leo XIII, filmed in the Vatican gardens with special access arranged by William K. L. Dickson for the American Mutoscope/Biograph Company.

His Holiness, Leo XIII in the Gardens of the Vatican, Being Photographed by the American Biograph Camera (1898)

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