STK-ID 33344

MS of small Renault tank clanking towards camera, negotiating a steep embankment close to the camera. LS of large British tank crawling across road and moving across a field. Sequence showing a great deal of smoke, flames, soldiers firing guns, rushing camera, huge tanks crawling across frame firing, rolling through flames as Germans try to blow them up with oil drums filled with gasoline. HAS PAN of shelled church in a city, allied soldiers can be seen in streets in foreground. Shot of statue of Madonna hanging from belfry. HALS of ruins in valley, monastery being shelled. Various shots of ruined buildings.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Heritage
Location
Belgium, France
Year
1914
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Video Disk, HDCAM SR, Reel 35 mm, Digital Bétacam
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
ANAMORPHIC_4/3, 4/3
Available resolutions
1920 x 1080, 720 x 486