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Le Martyre de la France du nord-est
Documentary
1919? ?
Centre nationale du cinéma et de l’image animée
Other title(s):
- The Devastation of North-Eastern France

During World War I, cities and villages in north-eastern France have been destroyed by the hundreds and people are living in the ruins. Brave women continue to distribute milk. In the schools, childre...

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Ravitaillement d'un obusier à l'aide de tracteurs à vapeur
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1918? ?
Centre nationale du cinéma et de l’image animée
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- Resupplying a Howitzer Using Steam Tractors

During World War I, a steam tractor is transporting howitzer munitions when it gets stuck in a muddy forest. The soldiers carry the shells the rest of the way, guided by railroad tracks.

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Refaire la France, achever la paix, organiser la victoire
Advertising film
1920
Centre nationale du cinéma et de l’image animée
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- Rebuilding France, Creating Peace, Organizing Victory

World War I devastated France's natural wealth. To rebuild itself, the entire country would need to draw inspiration from the courage of soldiers on the front line and subscribe to the emprunt nationa...

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La Préparation des conserves dans les familles françaises d'après les méthodes américaines
Documentary
1919? ?
Centre nationale du cinéma et de l’image animée
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- French Families Make Preserves Using American Methods

The French government invites members of the American department of agriculture to demonstrate their knowledge of home economics during a four-month stay in the summer of 1919. Received by Ms. Jusier,...

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Verdun – Visions d’histoire
Feature film
1928
Deutsche Kinemathek - Museum für Film und Fernsehen

The German troops are about to take over Verdun. The alarm is raised. The French soldier is quietly waiting for the assault. People are evacuated. The wife is torn away from her husband who stays to d...

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