Documentary on European cooperation in the field of railways. By improving the European railway network and infrastructure, people and goods were able to travel and move more easily. This development was initiated by the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC). It improved the geographical mobilization of people, cargo and resources across Europe.

Genre
Documentary

Credits
Production Country: Italy
Film Production Company: Gallo Productions, Rome
Commissioning Institution: United States Information Service (USIS)
Director: Vittorio Gallo
Script: Unknown
Cinematography: Francesco Vitrotti
Film Editing: Giulia Fontana
Sound Effect: Piero Angelini

Technical Information
Original Film Format: 16mm
Duration: 10 minutes
Colour: Black and White

Improvement of the European Infrastructure, European Rail Network, European Coal and Steel Community, Freedom of Movement

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French

Video

Cinémathèque du Ministère de l’Agriculture et de la Pêche, Paris

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