ARAB FESTIVAL IN FORWARD AREA, LIBYA [Allocated Title]



  • Title: ARAB FESTIVAL IN FORWARD AREA, LIBYA [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: AYY 207
  • Other titles: BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
  • Summary: British officers of the Occupied Enemy Territory Association (OETA) attend a festival to celebrate the birth of Mohammed at Mount Mrassas, Libya.
  • Description: Major Patrick Smith (Political Officer), Captain Charlton, two lieutenants and a squadron leader from OETA attend the festival. Arab horsemen fire rifles in the air to greet them. A little boy puts his hands over his ears. A dance is performed by a veiled woman. Rhythmic clapping and chanting.
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © IWM
  • Featured Period: 1939-1945
  • Production Date: 1942-04-01
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: War Office Film Unit (Production company) Murray, J A C (Production individual)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Silent
  • Technical Details: Format: 35mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Footage: 280 ft; Running time: 3 mins
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