Deals with the continual deterioration and destruction of man’s cultural heritage and the need for active preservation. Shows rebuilding and restoration work, and discusses the role of UNESCO’s International Study Centre for the Restoration and Preservation of Cultural Property in organising and assisting such undertakings as safe-guarding the temples threatened by the Aswan Dam in the Nubian Valley
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
29573
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → International relations and culture
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - United Nations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cultural relativism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International relations and culture
History → Historic buildings - Conservation and restoration
History → Historic sites
Short films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)