Grandma Despina (1905)
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.
Top Cast
Baba Despina
Herself
FAQ about Grandma Despina
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 reason, the first shot made in Macedonia, in the Balkans in fact, made by these two…
When was Grandma Despina released?
Grandma Despina was released in 1905.
What genres does Grandma Despina belong to?
Grandma Despina is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Grandma Despina?
The cast of Grandma Despina includes Baba Despina.