Glimpses of the complex building of the Rhine valley throughout the ages. Shows the fate of the peoples and people on both banks of the Rhine. The central point is Strasbourg, also as a symbol of European unity. The stream thus becomes the constant flow of life and of history. Its movements shall help us to condemn wars and strife for peace.

Genre
Documentary

Credits
Production Country: France
Film Production Company: Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma, Paris
Commissioning Institution:
Director: Marianne Oswald, André Vétusto
Producer: Unknown
Script: Marianne Oswald
Cinematography: Walter Wottitz / Serge Ehrler
Film Editing: Marcel Lioret
Music: George Delerue

Technical Information
Original Film Format: 16 mm
Duration: 25 minutes
Colour: Colour

European Rivers, Rhine, Europan Solidarity

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Video

For now, this film is not part of the Advertising Europe Film Collection held by the HAEU. This record is for information only. Other version of the film in other language which is not part of this collection is: Der Strom hat das Wort (German)