Return to Florence

France, 1968

Film
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When Florence flooded in 1966 the oily waters did terrible damage to the art treasures. This program shows the experts from many countries who, under the guidance of UNESCO, continue the slow, painstaking process of restoration. Research and commentary by Rex Keating. Music by Muir Mathieson.

Credits

producer

Alexander Shaw

production company

Unesco

Language

English

Duration

00:26:32:00

Colour

Colour

ACMI Identifier

27885

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Florence (Italy)

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Floods

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art objects - Conservation and restoration

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United Nations

History → Florence (Italy)

Places → Florence (Italy)

Short films

Short films → Short films - France

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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