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Suzanne Lumière

Suzanne Lumière, daughter of Auguste Lumière and niece of Louis Lumière, is a historical figure in cinema, known for being one of the first people to be filmed. Her most famous appearance is in the 1895 short film *Repas de bébé* (Baby's Meal), where she is featured in a scene of daily life, sitting at a table with her parents. She also appeared in other films by the cinema pioneers, including *Pêche aux poissons rouges*. Although she was not an actress in the modern sense of the term, her image has become iconic, a symbol of cinema's ability to capture moments of family intimacy. Her status as cinema's first child "star" is a historical recognition, rather than a formal award, that underscores her involuntary yet fundamental role at the dawn of the seventh art. Her presence in early film footage is considered a crucial testament to the birth of the representation of reality on the big screen.

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