Presents impressions of youth in Czechoslovakia: the life of those born since 1948, with scenes of children in day nurseries and schools, and in more detail the daily life, employment and recreation of young workers. Discusses their behaviour and attitudes and shows that although most public activities are officially controlled, there is much personal independence, indifference to politics and interest in Western popular music and fashions. This is contrasted with the former popular support of the regime and identification with it expressed in the moribund Volunteer Youth Brigades. Written and narrated by Robert Kee.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001996
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Czech Republic - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communist state
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Czech Republic - Social conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)