Grandma Despina
Originally released in 1905. Grandma Despina is a documentary film. directed by Janaki Manaki. At just 1 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Baba Despina
Synopsis
This scene is a part of the very first film shot produced by the Manaki Brothers. Despina, the Janaki and Milton Manaki's grandmother, was recorded weaving in one high-angle shot. For no apparent reason, the first shot made in Macedonia, in the Balkans in fact, made by these two cinematography pioneers, contains peculiar symbolics: at the moment when the grandmother Despina spins the weaving wheel, film starts rolling in our country.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 1905
120 years ago
Runtime
0h 1m
1 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Language
MK
Original language
Country
Macedonia
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- MK
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grandma Despina about?
This scene is a part of the very first film shot produced by the Manaki Brothers. Despina, the Janaki and Milton Manaki's grandmother, was recorded weaving in one high-angle shot. For no apparent r...
Who directed Grandma Despina?
Grandma Despina was directed by Janaki Manaki.
How long is Grandma Despina?
Grandma Despina has a runtime of 0 hours and 1 minutes (1 minutes total).
When was Grandma Despina released?
Grandma Despina was released on November 2, 1905 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Grandma Despina?
The main cast of Grandma Despina includes Baba Despina.