The film explains that too many armed conflicts and wars led to many fatalities. Therefore a closer European cooperation is necessary to balance national interests. Furthermore, Europe is now based on human dignity and freedom, and seeks to collaborate with its transatlantic partners and Africa.

Genre
Documentary, Compilation Film

Credits
Production Country: Germany
Film Production Company: Elan-Film Gierke & Co., München / Deutsche Reportagefilm GmbH, Frankfurt / M., Bonn, Remagen
Commissioning Institution: Unknown
Director: Cas van den Berg
Producer: Unknown
Script: Unknown
Cinematography: Jost Vacano
Film Editing: Unknown
Music: Hans-Martin Majewski

Technical Information
Original Film Format: 35 mm
Duration: 18 minutes
Colour: Black & White

First World War, Second World War, Franco-German Reconciliation, Franco-German Cooperation, Cold War, European Coal and Steel Community, Konrad Adenauer, Council of Europe, European School, Modernity, European Infrastructure, Brussels, Progress, Treaty of Rome, Africa, Walter Hallstein, EURATOM, European Economic Community, Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy, NATO, Marshall Plan, Charles De Gaulle, Élysée Treaty, Prosperity

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German

Video

Bundesarchiv – Filmarchiv, Berlin

The film was digitised from the copy located at the Bundesarchiv – Filmarchiv, Berlin