Bocal aux poissons-rouges (1897): cast, story & where to watch

1897 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 1897, Bocal aux poissons-rouges is a documentary film directed by Louis Lumière, running about 1 minutes.

What it’s about. […] by shooting the fish in a globular bowl, the Lumières effectively use a fisheye lens, which offers distortions. The history of cinema has witnessed a struggle between the objective and subjective camera and the optically distorting lenses like the fisheye lens has been a powerful tool for the subjective camera. Here it is at the start. (from IMDB)

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Bocal aux poissons-rouges has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bocal aux poissons-rouges page.

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Where can I watch Bocal aux poissons-rouges (1897)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bocal aux poissons-rouges change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Bocal aux poissons-rouges worth watching?
Bocal aux poissons-rouges holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Bocal aux poissons-rouges released?
Bocal aux poissons-rouges was released in 1897, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.