Le Sacré d'Edouard VII

This is perhaps the most interesting newsreel in Méliès' filmography. It faithfully captures the coronation of King Edward VII. As a reenactment, it was commissioned by the English royal court. The premiere was set for the day of the coronation so that everything could “go live”. In the end, it was such a success that the King had it shown directly at Buckingham Palace and appreciated the accuracy of the reconstruction of the coronation ceremony, which in reality had to be cut short. (Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival)