STK-ID 27160

Sequences from inside France: scenes from livestock market. Shots of river boat, of dock workers unloading boats. AERIAL SHOTs of city divided by river, of factory with smoking smokestacks, interior shots of factory workers (men and women ) at work. CSs of military personnel and civilians at party. Sequence on French soldiers manning Maginot Line. Shots of soldiers and police checking civilians' credentials. Shots of newly recruited soldiers saying goodbye to friends and families, leaving by train. LACU of statue of General Lyautey. MLS of huge explosion, half the side of cliff being knocked loose.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Wartime Events
Location
France
Year
1940
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Reel 16 mm, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
35mm neg b&w, 16mm dupe neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486