The film begins by describing Madrid, the capital, including buildings etc, then takes the viewer to Seville in the south of Spain. Maps indicate the nature of the country, consisting mainly of a high plateau. Products include port wine, oranges, raisins, leather, minerals, olives, olive oil etc. Glimpses are shown of a Spanish family at home and at work, the children at school, their games etc.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012364
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Human geography
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Madrid (Spain)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Spain - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Spain - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Human geography
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)