This film traces man’s carelessness with fire, from its discovery to present day. Early man is warned that he must keep fire under control, but he gradually ignores this waring. Over-loaded sockets, smouldering cigarettes and other fire hazards result in the destruction of life and property. Story by Don Arioli. (Awards include: Melbourne, Toronto, New York, Atlanta, Zagreb, Chicago, Oberhausen.) Also available on DVD [319319].
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
30914
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Australia - Melbourne - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Canada - Toronto - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Germany - Oberhausen - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - United States - Chicago - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - United States - New York - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Awards
Animation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Fire
History → History
Short films
Short films → Short films - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)