Good Friday Scenes Re-Enacted 1936

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Full title reads: "Good Friday Scenes re-enacted in French Village".

Ardeche, South of France.

Various shots of religious procession in picturesque French village. It is an annual re-enactment of crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Various shots of villagers dressed as Roman soldiers and...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
12931
Sort Number:
36/032
Time in/Out:
01:56:41:00 / 01:57:32:00
Canister:
36/32
Film ID:
879.27
Issue Date:
20/04/1936

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