Mexico Olympics Ceremony Of The New Fire… 1968

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Runner running up the steps of Teotihuacan in Mexico with the Olympic torch, then wide of temple with crowds of people. Close up flame burning in night sky. Exterior of Olympic Stadium in Mexico City, with flags flying, then wider angle. Excellent wide angle shot of balloons in the shape of the Olympic...

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Cataloguer:
Tupaq Felber
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
No Sound
Media URN:
101078
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Time in/Out:
10:02:25 / 10:07:11
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Film ID:
201206.079
Issue Date:
1968

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