Summary: English-language adaptation of a French wartime newsreel, dealing with the situation at the beginning of the war.
Description: The film shows that while to us France means crossing the Channel, to the Germans it only means crossing a bridge. French troops guard (border?) areas. What happened the last time. The nature of the countryside in these areas (it is rich farming land); troops are seen working the land and gathering grapes for wine. The idea that since the war started the women have taken charge of France, that they have a long tradition of endurance and independence; the life of France goes on even now the men face war. The last few shots are of the Germans attacking the small town in which these people lived.
Production Details: GPO Film Unit (Production company)
Cavalcanti, Alberto (Production individual)
Sinclair, Robert (Production individual)
Cameron, Ken (Production individual)
Hamer, Robert (Production individual)
Brunius, Jacques B (Production individual)
Genn, Leo (Production cast)
Personalities, Units and Organisations:
Keywords: agriculture, French - arable (object name)
France (geography)
(concept)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 336 ft; Running time: 4 mins
