An introduction (using animation) showing growth and decline of power before World War II, destruction during the war and reconstruction after. Shows rural life being replaced by urbanization; Poland’s past struggle for independence; fluctuations in government; and previous influence and an analysis of the present industrialization, agriculture, politics and position in the world.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014311
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Poland - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Urbanization
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War damage to buildings - Poland
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Poland
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Urbanization
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Poland - Politics and Government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Poland - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Urbanization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)