29th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival

24. 10.–2. 11. 2025
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Palace of Electricity
Palace of Electricity

Palace of Electricity

James H. White / United States / 1900 / Czech Premiere / 1 min.


synopsis

This film, a 360-degree panoramic shot of the Champ de Mars in Paris during the World's Fair in July 1900, begins and ends at the Palace of Electricity, a symbol of progress.

biography

James H. White (1872–1944) was a Canadian director, producer, and cameraman. Originally a travelling phonograph and kinetoscope salesman, he later became a key film producer at the Edison Company. He made over 500 short films.

more about film

director: James H. White

Film at festival

premiere type:Czech Premiere
festival edition:2022
section:Fascinations: Progress
language:Silent
subtitles:No Subtitle
colour:Black and white

Info

director:James H. White
original title:Palace of Electricity
country:United States
year:1900
running time:1 min.

Festival partners

Ministerstvo kultury
Fond kinematografie
Město Jihlava
Kraj Vysočina
Creative Europe Media
GEMO
Česká televize
Český rozhlas
Aktuálně.cz
Respekt
Dafilms

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