Episode of Series “Great Themes of Literature”.
This film is specially edited from the Richard Brooks film “Lord Jim”, based on the novel by Joseph Conrad. Discusses the story of a young man whose heroic ideals for himself are tested by the harsh challenge and demands of reality. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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ACMI Identifier
321286
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Excerpts
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Heroes
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Literature - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Literature → English literature
Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → English literature - History and criticism
Literature → Literature - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)