SOMETHING ABOUT RHODESIA NO.1

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 337057).

Synopsis

1. Umvukwes Art Group - A women's painting exhibition in Salisbury. the group started in July 1972 in Umvekwes (in the North East of the country). Most of the women are farmers'wives and terrorist attacks are mentioned. Scenes are shown of the women's group painting outside with rifles slung on tree branches and on the backs of chairs as they paint. Also, women being trained by the army to shoot and defend themselves. 2. A Tale of Two Crops - Maize and Tobacco research in Rhodesia, with a look at tobacco curing and new methods. 3. School for Sailing - Sailing on Lake MacIlwain, near Salisbury.

 

Titles

  • SOMETHING ABOUT RHODESIA NO.1
 

Technical Data

Year:
1974
Running Time:
15.12 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm Film
Colour:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
557 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Rhodesia
Director
RAYNER, Dick
Production Company
Rhodesia Information Services