This provocative film outlines the problems of the Middle East today, the stresses and changes that are forcing the most ancient of civilized lands into a new and vigorous life. John Snyder's remarkable animation portrays 4000 years of Middle Eastern history. An excellent introduction to the entire area. Winner of an American Film Festival Blue Ribbon and the Scholastic Magazine Award.(1964 IFF catalog). Examines present-day social and economic conditions in the Middle East. Contrasts the details of family life of the well-educated and affluent with those of the nomad and poor villager. Describes the development of new highways, modern plants, and improved housing.(NYPL catalog).
Films » Middle East, The
Middle East, The
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Summary:
Description:
Edited Film
Country/Location: The Middle East
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Producer: Julien Bryan
Director: William Claiborne
Cinematographer: Kenneth Snelson, Kenneth Richter, Wheaton Galentine
Production Company: IFF
Additional Production: Original Score by Gene Forrell; Narrated by Julien Bryan; Written by William Claiborne; Titles and Animation by John Snyder
Running Time: 25 min.
Years Filmed: 1950s
Decade Produced: 1950s
Years Distributed: -1959
Film Gauge: 16mm
Stock: Color Safety
Footage Count: 900'
Sound: Narrated
Notes: Made from 80,000 feet of color film taken by Julien Bryan in eight countries of the Middle East during the 1950's. Includes footage of a refugee camp.
