Oil Gush Fire in Bibiheybat (Bibiheybətdə neft fontanı yanğını) 1898
The film was filmed in Bibi-Heybat, a suburb of Baku (now the capital of Azerbaijan), during a fire at the Bibi-Heybat oil field. The film was shot on 35mm film by the Lumiere brothers in 1898. On August 2 of the same year, a demonstration of Alexander Michon's program took place, which included the film "Fire at an oil fountain in Bibiheybat".
Russia · 5.5/10
The Launch of H.M.S. Albion 1898
The festive start and disastrous aftermath of the launch of the H.M.S. Albion.
United Kingdom · 5.1/10
The Launch of HMS Albion at Blackwall 1898
The film documents the launch of HMS Albion at Blackwall on the 21st of June, 1898—an event that was witnessed by 30,000 onlookers, 37 of whom lost their lives when the jetty upon which they were standing became washed away by the resultant swell.
United Kingdom · 4.5/10
The Oil Gush in Balakhany (Balaxanıda neft fontanı) 1898
A film directed by the pioneer of cinema in Azerbaijan, Alexandre Michon, it was filmed on August 4, 1898 in Balakhany, Baku and presented at the International Paris Exhibition. The film was shot using a 35mm film on a Lumière cinematograph. Silent movie. (Wikipedia)
Russia · 4.5/10