This film deals with the impact of World War II on the precarious economies of the Middle East. It discusses the instability of pre-war Middle East, methods used by the Allies to avert famine during the war, and the desirability of continuing such measures in peacetime. Focuses on Egypt, its people and their lifestyles. Narrated by Valentine Dyall and Colin Wills.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322930
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Famines
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War - Economic aspects
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War and society
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War victims
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - History
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Famines
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Middle East - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → War - Economic aspects
History → Middle East - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)