STK-ID 27169

Sequences from inside France: Quick shots of Black people working on pile of white stuff (salt?). Sequence on North Africans being inducted into French Army in North African city. Various shots of French Army parade through city streets, intercut with views of spectators, North African troops predominate in parade. Two shots, CU of Prime minister Georges Clémenceau in his retreat. Sequence on Peace Conference in 1921. Shots of French soldiers searching German prisoner after World War One, watching refugees stream by.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Wartime Events
Location
Paris (France), North Africa
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