Name: Pope Leo XIII Being Seated Bestowing Blessing Surrounded by Swiss Guards, No. 107
Genre: Documentary, Short
Duration: 1 min
Rating: 4.1
Cast: Leo XIII

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Pope Leo XIII became Pope around 10 years before moving pictures were even invented (around 1888) and was born in 1810.

This makes Pope Leo XIII arguably the earliest person ever caught on film.

All this shows, is the pope sitting around and waving. It's not even a film really. However, we do what we gotta do for the green map.

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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Pope Leo XIII Being Seated Bestowing Blessing Surrounded by Swiss Guards, No. 107

"Pope Leo XIII Being Seated Bestowing Blessing Surrounded by Swiss Guards, No. 107" is a short documentary film directed by William K. L. Dickson for the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company in 1898.

Pope Leo XIII Being Seated Bestowing Blessing Surrounded by Swiss Guards, No. 107 (1898)

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Pope Leo XIII Being Seated Bestowing Blessing Surrounded by Swiss Guards, No. 107

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