
Champs de Mars
1900
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Minimal
1900
Director
James H. White
Runtime
1 minutes
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Palace of Electricity serves as a historical visual record of the 1900 Paris Exposition. It functions as a celebratory document of technological and architectural achievements rather than a narrative intended for social commentary. The film adheres strictly to the social, racial, and gendered hierarchies of the early 20th century. It captures a period-accurate social landscape that lacks intentional disruption of conventional norms. Because the work is an archival snapshot of a specific era, it lacks the modern representation or subversion found in contemporary media.
Category Breakdown
The film does not depict any LGBTQ+ identities. The footage captures a typical social event of the time without any hints of queer subtext.
Women are present in public spaces but follow traditional social roles and dress codes. The footage reflects the gender hierarchies of the early 20th century.
The setting is primarily Eurocentric, reflecting the homogeneous society of 1900 Paris. There are no non-white individuals in positions of prominence.
The film celebrates Western industrial progress and architectural achievements. It upholds traditional institutional pride without engaging with diverse cultural critiques.
There is no visible evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. No individuals with disabilities are shown taking control or acting independently.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A panoramic shot, making a full circle, at the 1900 Paris Exposition. It begins and ends looking at the front of the Palace of Electricity. As it pans, first we see a workman hosing down the promenade. Men and women walk past, all wearing hats. We see the base of the Eiffel Tower, which the Palace faces. A couple strolls. A mother and daughter walk passed, father is slightly ahead wearing a boater. Three men in uniform walk toward the camera as it comes to a stop facing the Palace.

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