The Lumière Brothers, Auguste and Louis Lumière, were pioneering French filmmakers and inventors who played a crucial role in the development of cinema. Born in the 1860s, they created the Cinématographe, a motion picture camera and projector, which allowed for the first public screenings of films in 1895. Their innovative work laid the foundation for the film industry. The Lumière Brothers are best known for their short films, including the famous La Sortie de l'Usine Lumière à Lyon and L'Arrivée d'un Train en Gare de La Ciotat. These films showcased everyday life and were among the first to be projected to an audience, marking the beginning of modern filmmaking.