Opening of the Kiel Canal

• Kaiser Wilhelm II
• Auguste Victoria of Schleswig -Holstein -Sonderburg- Augustenburg
• An unknown boy

Opening of the Kiel Canal is a British documentary film by Birt Acres, presents the grand opening of the Kiel Canal. According to Movie Title The opening took place on 20 June 1895. One of the last copies of the film is archived at the Science Museum in London.

Movie Plot

The film first shows the Kiel Canal. Three men are seen in a row, while a small boat moves through the channel. Finally, a little boy is seen playing there in close to the action.

Background information

Birt Acres was able to produce a little later with Kaiser Wilhelm II German Emperor the movie The Reviewing His Troops at the inspected this his troops.

The Kiel Canal was officially opened on 21 June 1895. The presentation documents the first trip through the Kiel Canal. The film is considered the oldest movie recording, which was filmed in Germany.