Across the frontiers

Australia, 1952

Film
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This film was made at the invitation of the United Nations Organisation to illustrate the part played by Australia in a UNESCO campaign to foster better understanding between nations. Technical advances have broken down the old barriers to knowledge, but there still remain the barriers in men’s minds. The film illustrates the work being done by UNESCO in breaking down these remaining barriers.

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Credits

director

Shan Benson

producer

Stanley Hawes

production company

Australian National Film Board

Duration

00:11:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1952

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