Depicts the life of a Parisian family, including a visit to the family farm in Normandy. Provides an introduction to the geography, industry, agriculture, customs, religion, art, social and economic problems, democratic traditions and overseas relationships of France. Emphasises the close ties of friendship between France and the United States, and describes French contributions to Western civilisation.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320650
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - France
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farm life - France
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → France - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → France - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Normandy (France)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Paris (France)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - France
Documentary → Documentary films - France
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → France - Economic conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)