Examines the village and family life in a small Egyptian farming community, and the future for those who live in villages throughout the country. Illustrates how education brings social change, and the blend of ancient and modern farming methods and patterns.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
013464
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Egypt - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Family - Egypt
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social change
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Village communities
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Egypt
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)