Episode of Series “Earth and it’s peoples”.
This film shows the sources of food from the sea and earth which supply the Paris markets, and stresses the human co-operation and continuity of effort necessary to maintain them. From the coastal towns along the rocky shores of Brittany came a variety of sea foods. from a day’s catch, some of the fish is sold to markets and some to local canneries. From Normandy, come vegetables, grains and fruits. Wines are another of France’s famed products especially champagne from the region around Rheims. Method of producing and distributing the wine is also featured.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003901
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Food industry and trade
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Food supply
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Wine and wine making
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → France - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Paris (France)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Food supply
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food supply
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Wine and wine making
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)