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
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010970
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → International relations and culture
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
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)