Shows kites soaring above city heights, wafting across scenic countryside and displaying an array of designs, shapes and multi-tiered constructions. Explores kite mechanics, traditional patterns and characteristics and scientific and other practical applications of these fanciful toys. Includes live footage of kite experiments and archival stills of similarly innovative attempts of the past.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
508752
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)