A divided world

Duration: 9

Year Published: 1948

Creator: Svensk Filmindustri Stockholm presents ; manuscript and direction by Arne Sucksdorff.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: Sucksdorff, Arne, 1917-2001 direction, writing, camera /lighting.; Johnsson, Erik, music.; Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750. Fantasia.; Svensk filmindustri.; Janus Films.

Description: Original release title in Sweden: En kluven värld.; Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. Access by appt. only. CUY.; PFA 3500-01-3296. Restricted: Not for research use.; Camera, Arne Sucksdorff ; music, J.S. Bach "Fantasia" played by Erik Johnsson.; Documents the struggle for existence in a forest during deepest winter. The snow is crisp and gleaming in the moonlight. A fox cub traps a hare, only to have the carcass snatched from him by an owl. While this struggle for survival proceeds, the notes from a Bach Fantasia soar from a nearby church.; Senior high through adult.; PFA 3500-01-3296. COPY-SPECIFC DESCRIPTION: 1 reel of 1 (9 min.) (798 ft.) : opt sd., b&w ; 35 mm. print. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2003/05/13; Thin black lines run along the right edge of frame throughout; otherwise good condition CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2009/04/09 Same.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE