Ethiopia Africa's Ancient Kingdom (1961)

Synopsis

Ethiopia — Africa’s Ancient Kingdom” is a circa 1961 Paul Hoefler Production that presents a study of Ethiopia — an area that “even today … is little known and little understood. The color film points out that as a nation, Ethiopia remains primarily an undeveloped feudal state with poor transportation and communication systems (mark 01:55 ), as well as powerful traditions rooted the past. It describes the nation’s long line of hereditary monarchs, and also discusses the role of Haile Selassie ( 02:10 ) as political and religious leader said to be a direct descendent of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. The film visits some of the traditional huts (mark 05:00 ) made of mud and straw with dirt floors. The film goes on to point out a few of the modern conveniences found in several of the cities (mark 09:06 ), including automobiles and movie theaters that show Western films (mark 10:25 ). At mark 13:47 we are taken inside the palace of Haile Selassie to gaze upon its opulence and catch a glimpse of his family and learn of his efforts to modernize his country. See something interesting? Tell people what it is and what they can see by writing something for example: "

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Running time

16 minutes

Language

English

Collection

Ephemeral Films

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• Stock Footage