Macedonian Cinema History - Funeral of a Metropolitan

The Funeral Of Metropolitan Emilianos Of Grevena

This is the only film material discovered and preserved that was developed by the Manaki Brothers themselves and composed as a documentary whole for public exhibition. The ceremony of the funeral of Metropolitan Emilianos of Grevena, who was murdered on October 1st, 1911, is recorded in this film. It begins with the panorama of Grevena town and a photograph of two deceased (one of them being Emilianos). The next shot is the funeral which begins in the church of Grevena. Here, the Manaki Brothers used a photograph of the church's interior and the deceased Metropolitan, because they were not allowed to shoot inside. The ceremony continues with the Metropolitan being carried out of the church, recorded in full shot with a normal angle. The Brothers follow the procession on its way to Grevena Cemetery changing normal and high angle shots, recorded in a half total long shot. The film ends with the Emiliano's burial. All the time the Metropolitan's body was being carried in sitting position.

Movie from 1911, in duration of 6 minutes.
The movie is created in standard technique, without sound, in black and white and 35mm.
Directors/Camermen: Manaki Brothers

Закоп на митрополитот Емилијанос од Гревена

Филм од 1911 година , во времетрање од 6 минути.
Филмот е снимен во стандард техника, без звук, во црно бела техника и 35мм.

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