It is the turn of the century—fin de siècle. This program captures that magical period in all of its glory on archival film by the renowned Lumière brothers. Take a personal tour of the World’s Fair, attend the Opéra Comique, view Rodin’s Gates of Hell, visit with Picasso and the Impressionists. This is Paris at the end of a major cultural epoch. (14 minutes)

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