Auguste and Louis Lumière were French inventors and pioneers in the field of cinema. Born in the 1860s, they are best known for developing the Cinématographe, a motion picture camera and projector that revolutionized filmmaking. Their first public screening of films in 1895 is often considered the birth of cinema as we know it today. The Lumière brothers produced short films that showcased everyday life, such as La Sortie de l'Usine Lumière à Lyon and L'Arrivée d'un Train en Gare de La Ciotat. Their innovative work laid the foundation for the film industry and inspired future filmmakers around the world.