In 1896, self-made entrepreneur Charles Pathé (1863–1957) created a film factory in @VincennesVille near Paris. @fondation_pathe 1/4 
It seems that Dadasaheb Phalke received some training there (in 1912?). 2/4
Another connection between Phalke and France: he had his epiphany (and his inspiration for religious films) when he saw la Vie du Christ (1906) by French director Alice Guy (1873–1968) in Bombay. 3/4
You can watch the silent film here 👇🏼 or browse YouTube for different musical accompaniments. 4/4
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