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Her Only Love

Date produced: 1965


Lens Behind the Iron Curtain

Date produced: 1965

Filmmaker(s):

Frank L. Kreznar

Description:

"Edited film created by Frank L. Kreznar, an award winning amateur filmmaker, with assistance from his wife during a guided tour of the Soviet Union in 1965. Film consists of footage of Moscow and Leningrad mainly of public places with a special emphasis on historically important buildings. Throughout the footage Kreznar shows modern apartment buildings as they are being constructed, with his commentary discussing the Soviets’ efforts to modernize the territories under their control and the recent population growth in these cities. Kreznar is also interested in the modes of public transportation in each city – such as street cars or the metro in Moscow. Kreznar notes that most automobile production in the Soviet Union focuses on trucks for work while cars are considered a rare luxury for private citizens. He also discusses the high volume of pedestrian traffic. Kreznar also takes an interest in religion in this footage, showing churches in disrepair or having been de-sanctified and converted into housing, museums, or other government administrated buildings. Kreznar notes that this is due to the Soviet government’s anti-religious policy, but he also shows some churches under recently started restoration due to the government’s realization of the touristic value of these sites. Film includes occasional shots of people working, mainly in outdoor produce markets. Women are shown doing road construction in Moscow as well as various public parks, swimming pools, and other public recreation areas, with a special emphasis on how the Soviet government has given children places to play," Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Museum.


Walk with Me Beneath a Tree

Date produced: 1965

Filmmaker(s):

Warren Thompson

Description:

"A journey from bustling Chicago to the fall foliage and winter landscape of rural Wisconsin." Chicago Film Archives.


Quiet Island: Pender Island, British Columbia, 1965

Date produced: 1965

Filmmaker(s):

Leonard John Getgood

Description:

"A portrait of life on Pender Island, 1965. Shows the island's school; ferry service; crowning of the May Queen; church (and confirmation service); golf course; store; etc." British Columbia Archives.


Incredible Iceland

Date produced: 1965

Filmmaker(s):

Robert Davis

Description:

"Achieve new perspectives of Incredible Iceland as you travel with Robert Davis by plane, boat, jeep, and afoot. Exploring the many faces of this enchanting island." Lögberg-Heimskringla, Feb. 16, 1967, 8.


Around the Lake and Over the Bridge

Date produced: 1965

Filmmaker(s):

Warren Thompson

Description:

"Travelogue of cities, towns, and outdoor activities found around Lake Michigan. There is a wide variety of footage, including sand dunes, beaches, parades, many shots of flowers, ships, industrial ports scenes, attractions of historic horse-and-buggy town Mackinaw City, a mansion on fire, Grand Hotel: World’s Largest Summer Hotel, camping, rafting, farmers harvesting crops, and the Prudential Building in Chicago." Chicago Film Archives.


All I Want for Christmas

Date produced: 1965

Filmmaker(s):

Sidney N. Laverents


Adventure Caravan to Alaska

Date produced: 1965

Filmmaker(s):

Floyd Henry Wells

Description:

"Footage of Canada and Alaska shot by Floyd Henry Wells, a retired salesman and a member of the Wally Byam Caravan Club of Airstream trailers" Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Museum.


Mendietan [In the mountains]

Date produced: 1965

Filmmaker(s):

Jon Mendarte Casares

Description:

La vida del Basierretarra / The life of the Basierretarra.


Fuerza y Alegría [Strength and Joy]

Date produced: 1965

Description:

Documental sobre las fiestas vascas.

A documentary about Basque celebrations.


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