The First Film

2016 • 110 minutes

About this movie

THE FIRST FILM is the story of Wilkinson’s quest to uncover the mysteries surrounding the origins of film, to celebrate a true ‘Yorkshire’ hero of cinema and discover why Le Prince’s name has gone missing from the history books and to prove, once and for all, that film was invented in Leeds. A thorough investigation of the evidence, interviews with local and international film historians and experts in patent law and criminal investigations, presented by Wilkinson, combine to reveal a compelling story of British (and Yorkshire) innovation, ruthless international competition and possibly murder most foul.

Ratings and reviews

If you love history, mystery and early film you will love this