Imprint = L'Empreinte

Animated philosophical tale about the moulding of children into a social pattern. Futuristic piece which suggests that society will consist of two classes - the rulers and the ruled. Suitable for upper secondary level.

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Credits

director

Henri Lacam

producer

Jacques Armand Cardon

production company

International Film Promotions

Duration

00:07:25:00

Production places

France

Production dates

1974

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

506654

Subject categories

Animation

Animation → Animated films - France

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 12+

Childrens Films → Children's films - France

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Philosophy

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social classes

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social sciences

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Future life

Short films

Short films → Short films - France

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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France, 1974

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