Summary: A simple travelogue inviting the uninitiated foreigner to enjoy the delights of France.
Description: The film is divided into overlapping sections on the natural beauty and wealth of the country; human improvements on it, in agriculture and archaeological or architectural treasures; differing regional characteristics; and sporting facilities. The theme of variety is stressed throughout, and the commentary seeks to ensure that nothing is missed (eg architectural or artistic merits of village churches commended as well as châteaux and palaces) "To get to know France is to love her even more."
Alternative Title:FRANCE [Alternative Title]
Colour:B&W
Digitised:No
Object_Number:COI 566
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:
Featured Period:1946-1975
Production Date:1950
Production Country: France
Production Details: Pathe Cinema (Usine de Joinville) (Production company)
Nadoux, Etienne (Production individual)
Barrois, G (Production individual)
Clement, R (Production individual)
Petiot, R (Production individual)
Fabre, Marina (Production individual)
Poussigues, Henri (Production individual)
Garden, Henri (Production cast)
Personalities, Units and Organisations:
Keywords: propaganda, French - commercial: tourism (object name)
society, French - ethnic (object name)
France (geography)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: French
Title language: French
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 1209 ft; Running time: 12 mins
