Sketches the process of irrigation and sugar growing in an almost rainless desert between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. Shows levelling land for irrigation, planting of cane, burning off and harvesting. Gives glimpses of bull-fighting and the life of Peruvian villagers.
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Collection
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008467
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Land use - Remote areas
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Sugarcane industry
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Peru
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Peru - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Irrigation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Land use - Remote areas
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Village communities
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)