Bal d'enfants (1896): cast, story & where to watch
1896 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 1896, Bal d'enfants is a documentary film directed by Louis Lumière, running about 1 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of ten infant girls are on a playground. They are in pairs, matched in height. They are doing an organised dance. Each pair twirls simultaneously, while all five pairs rotate in a circular sequence. They often stop their circular rotation so that each pair can perform the same manoeuvre as the other four simultaneously. (IMDb)
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Bal d'enfants has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bal d'enfants page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bal d'enfants (1896)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bal d'enfants change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bal d'enfants worth watching?
- Bal d'enfants holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Bal d'enfants released?
- Bal d'enfants was released in 1896, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.