The Dreyfus Affair
Originally released in 1898. The Dreyfus Affair is a documentary film. directed by Francis Doublier.
Synopsis
Pseudo-documentary compiled by Lumière cameraman Francis Doublier in 1898: a stitched reel of unrelated actuality clips narrated as scenes from the Dreyfus case (trial, imprisonment, transport). Shown in Russia under producer Ivan Grunwald, it predated Méliès’s 1899 dramatic series and is cited as an early example of “reconstructed” or deceptive news film.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dreyfus Affair about?
Pseudo-documentary compiled by Lumière cameraman Francis Doublier in 1898: a stitched reel of unrelated actuality clips narrated as scenes from the Dreyfus case (trial, imprisonment, transport). S...
Who directed The Dreyfus Affair?
The Dreyfus Affair was directed by Francis Doublier.
When was The Dreyfus Affair released?
The Dreyfus Affair was released on January 1, 1898 in theaters.