STK-ID 41966

Visual in buffer zone on island on Cyprus; CS of Greek sign on facade of closed shop, PAN to MLS of deserted street, grass growing in between crack in pavement (0:30). CS of Canadian UN Soldier talking on mobile phone, PAN of abandoned building to MS of check point (two shots; 0:23). MCS of sign reading "BOOBY TRAPS" on closed steel door of shop, PAN to MLSs looking down street lined with abandoned buildings, LAS of Greek sign above shops doorway, ZOOM IN to CS of "BOOBY TRAPS" sign (1:00). MLS of abandoned buildings, two Canadian UN soldiers on patrol walk into view from left and pass by camera, ZOOM IN to MS of closed storefronts, PAN to LS of people in fortified building (0:48). Hand held TRAVELLING SHOT walking by closed storefront in narrow street, much damage is visible (0:51). LAMS of Canadian UN soldier manning guard post on rooftop (0:18).

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Defence of Canada
Location
Cyprus
Year
1985
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 16 mm, Digital Video Disk, Digital Bétacam
Shooting format
16mm eastman color neg
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486