A skipper of a barge who travels the canals and rivers of Belgium tells about Belgium, describing its role as a historic invasion route since the days of Caesar. Discusses the country’s bi-lingual system, contrasts the fertile Flanders with the industrial south, and shows the importance of Antwerp as a European harbour.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320119
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Belgium - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Belgium - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Flanders
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)