An idealized film promoting the unity of Europe through development of a cooperative spirit among young people. Shows activities at an international youth camp at Lorelei, on the shore of the Rhine, where young people "celebrate their common European heritage in folk dances and by performing Moliere and the music of Beethoven" (Hemsing). The film promotes the ideal of a Europe without borders. It won an award at the Cannes Film Festival.

Genre
Documentary

Credits
Production Country: France
Film Production Company: DOC Films, Paris
Commissioning Institution: Mutual Security Agency (MSA)
Director: Géza von Radványi
Producer: Marcel Goetze
Script: René Barjavel / Géza von Radványi
Cinematography: Roger Fellous
Film Editing: Hélène Bettini
Music: Alain Romans

Technical Information
Original Film Format: 16 mm
Duration: 35 minutes
Colour: Black & White

European Movement, Federal Europe, European Youth

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Video

Bundesarchiv - Filmarchiv, Berlin

The film was digitised from the copy located at the Bundesarchiv - Filmarchiv, Berlin. Digital reproduction of the film is available online at:
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