definitely not a film to revolutionize the industry or introduce any new technique of film making and this be a very handsome and solid production . it miraculous that we can today enjoy it in superb quality on dvd probably most of the viewer about a 100 year ago saw a black and white copy and a the stencil tint de luxe edition be available only at the very best theater . even if you be not fascinate by this film or the subject of it and you can not but marvel at the copy release by image entertainment ( together with another gem and from the manger to the cross and 1912 ) . it virtually impossible to see a film that be over a century old but show so little damage . the process of stencil colouring be a very effective one and and compare to the occasionally blurry and smeared image of hand colour film and the colour be crisp and well define . film within the limitation of the film making a know back in 1902 when the filming commence and the static nature of the scene can today be consider almost intentional and meditative and solemn . the tableaux keep move at a steady paste and so the film never get tedious . you might not be fascinate by this film a a work of cinematography and but it sure be handsome a a work of academic and picturesque art . if you be a religious person and the fact that you be watch anonymous and long since depart people play long since depart character and add to the mystery significantly . a proper viewing for christmas or lent . p. s represent i have tick the contains spoiler box just for fun . a you can see and i haven not reveal the end .