 Ever seeking to innovate, the Lumières took some of the first steps toward narrative film with "L'Arroseur arrosé".Given the documentary nature of existing films up until this point, a scripted, comedic film shown among these was unexpected by an audience, enhancing its comedic surprise value.It was filmed by means of the Cinématographe, an all-in-one camera, which also serves as a film projector and developer.