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Depicts aspects of pre-Columbian monumental architecture in Mexico. Provides a basis for a subjective appreciation of early Mesoamerican cultures. Stimulates interest in early American civilisations. Encourages further study of pre-Columbian cultures. Narrated by Orson Welles. (Awards: Academy Award for Best Short Documentary; Academy Award for Best Live Action Short)
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ACMI Identifier
009648
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Academy awards (Motion pictures)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Culture
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of Central America
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture and history
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture and society
Crafts & Visual Arts → Culture
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Civilization - History
History → Civilization, Ancient
History → Indians of Mexico - History
History → Mexico - Antiquities
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)