Adventure in Venice

United States, 1974

Film
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Presents aspects of day-to-day life in Venice. Tells a story about a boy who loses a prized model ship on the waterways of his city. Gives a comprehensive view of this water dependent city, noting the historic sites and large tourist trade.

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Credits

director

John Barnes

production company

Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Duration

00:24:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1974

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

505622

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Italy - Description and travel

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Italy - Social life and customs

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Venice (Italy)

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 6-12

Places → Venice (Italy)

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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