A picture of France seen through the eyes of the two daughters of a barge family as they travel the rivers and canals from Marseilles to Strasbourg. Presents a panorama of the history, geography, and economy of the country, and portrays the character of the French working people.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
005740
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → France - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → France - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Geography
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rivers - Europe
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers - Europe
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Canals
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → France - Economic conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)