Incredible film and newsreel footage collection spanning from 1933 – 1957. Includes footage of The Israeli – Egyptian War, Palestinian refugee camps, Israel in the 30s, and Israeli life and culture.
Included Films:
Five Newsreels
Five Newsreels
Produced: 1955 – 1957
Length: 5 Minutes
This is a variety of five newsreels with footage about Israel, and includes footage of Israels war and entry into Egypt, as well as a Tel Aviv protest.
Sands Of Sorrow
Sands Of Sorrow
Produced: 1950
Length: 28 Minutes
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Iran: Between Two Worlds
Iran: Between Two Worlds
Produced: 1954
Length: 14 Minutes
This wonderful travelogue discusses the daily life and history of the citizens of Iran with visits to Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, the Iranian countryside and amazing scenery of The Persian Mountains. The film also touches on Iranian architecture and the intricate art created by Iranian artists which include, metal smiths, weavers, rug makers, and painters. Industrial development, economic development and daily life are also explored
Desert Venture
Desert Venture
Produced: 1958
Length: 28 Minutes
In light of todays volatile energy climate, Desert Venture becomes a highly ironic and intensely interesting classic video about American oil production in the Middle East. A propaganda film through and through, Desert Venture seeks to lionize the American investors who came to Saudia Arabia and invested in energy at great risk. The rosy face that the narrator puts on the relationships built between Americans and suspicious, strange people is powerful. This film is also one of the greatest collections of footage of 1950s oil factories and plants in the Middle East. Stirring scenes of Saudi and American workers toiling in the heat for energy is captivating. For its outrageously positive tone and jingoistic viewpoint, as well as precious footage, Desert Venture is of crucial viewing importance today more than ever.
Screen Traveler: Damascus
Screen Traveler: Damascus
Produced: 1936
Length: 11 Minutes
Explore Damascus, the oldest known city in the world! Filmed in 1936, The Screen Traveler traverses through an exotic and foreign land. Vendors crowd the street selling household goods such as food and livestock. One man wears a beautiful Persian rug on this back as a cape to show it off to the people of Damascus. Another man makes his living as a baker, and sells his huge quantity of bread on the streets. Informative and interesting, The Screen Traveler, takes a close look at a compelling culture with a rich tradition.
Labor of Thy Hands
Labor of Thy Hands
Produced: 1950s
Length: 14 Minutes
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are invoked in Labor of thy Hand. In the film, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America helps young women of Israel in becoming skilled workers. The craft of weaving and book-making are some jobs that are shown. As they put together books of prayer books, these young people are getting the opportunity to build a life of their own. Labor of thy Hand’s goal is to send the message that anyone can do anything if they are given the liberty to learn and become productive.
Amateur Film: Middle East
Amateur Film: Middle East
Produced: 1933
Length: 17 Minutes
This movie is a collection of amateur footage taken of Israel (much of it in Bethlehem) during the 1930s. Excellent first-hand historical documentation!
Middle East
Middle East
Produced: 1933
Length: 16 Minutes
A silent film that gives a rare glimpse into 1930s Jerusalem and The Middle East is a must see. Shot by an amateur with a hand held camera this film takes an almost documentary look into the city of Jerusalem. Complete with scenes of street vendors cooking and selling food, people praying and mourning, hookah smoking, and marvellous panoramic views of the city there is not a hint of dishonesty or an American slant as the camera operator attempts to reveal a historicaly rich city in work, play and prayer.
