Alexandre Promio

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Alexandre Promio

Born July 9, 1868 · Lyon, France

Died December 24, 1926 · aged 58

Alexandre Promio was a pioneering French cinematographer and director who played a crucial role in the early development of motion pictures. As a key figure in the Lumière Brothers' company, he helped introduce and spread cinema across Europe and beyond, capturing some of the earliest moving images of major events and everyday life. His work included Sweden’s first newsreel, documenting King Oscar…

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