Sack Race (1896)

Shot in 1896, this playful actuality captures workers from the Lumière factory in Lyon competing in a sack race. The scene shows the participants’ comic struggles and falls, with onlookers enjoying the lighthearted contest. Beyond its humor, the film offers a glimpse of everyday leisure and camaraderie among the Lumière workforce during cinema’s earliest years.

• Release Date: 1896-10-25
• Runtime: 0h 1min
• Production Company: Lumière
• Production Country: France
• Director: Louis Lumière