The basic characteristics and major occupations of the people of a complex modern welfare state. The streets of Copenhagen; its people; the production of food; shipyards launching fishing boats; industries, factory mass production and handcraftsmanship; aspects of culture and recreation, all give revealing insights into this progressive and picturesque country.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321840
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Denmark
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Copenhagen (Denmark)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Denmark - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Denmark - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Documentary → Documentary films - Denmark
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)