Lumière and Company (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1995, Lumière and Company is an action, comedy, drama and documentary film directed by Sarah Moon, running about 88 minutes. “Fourty intriguing films from the world's leading directors” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 40 international directors were asked to make a short film using the original Cinematographe invented by the Lumière Brothers, working under conditions similar to those of 1895. There were three rules: (1) The film could be no longer than 52 seconds, (2) no synchronized sound was permitted, and (3) no more than three takes.
Who’s in it. Lumière and Company stars Jeffe Alperi as Policeman, Romane Bohringer, Bruno Ganz as Damiel and Ticky Holgado, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Lumière and Company has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lumière and Company page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lumière and Company tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lumière and Company (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lumière and Company change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lumière and Company worth watching?
- Lumière and Company holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lumière and Company?
- Lumière and Company stars Jeffe Alperi, Romane Bohringer, Bruno Ganz, Ticky Holgado and Alan Rickman.
- When was Lumière and Company released?
- Lumière and Company was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.