Oil Wells Of Iran 1970-1979

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Iran (Persia).

Various shots of the complex pipes construction at oil well in Iran. Gas burning from distance. Closer shots of burning gas. More shots of the pipelines, burning oil in the desert, oil rigs, knots of pipes, wells, etc. Various shots of the machines on petrol station clicking...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
87520
Sort Number:
UN 4602 E
Time in/Out:
01:26:08:00 / 01:32:15:00
Canister:
UN 4602 E
Film ID:
3085.03
Issue Date:
1970 - 1979

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