International Film Foundation Movie Trailers

South America: A New Look Trailer (1985)

01 January 1985

Gives a brief overview of the history, geography, distribution of population, the political/social/economic systems, the Catholic Church, the military, and the problems in South America.

The Changing Middle East Trailer (1975)

01 January 1975

Discusses the history of the Middle East. Contrasts old ways with the new in agriculture, industry, etc.

The Stonecutter Trailer (1960)

01 January 1960

A poor stonecutter seeks the lifestyles of those higher in the social hierarchy.

The Soviet Union: A New Look Trailer (1978)

01 January 1978

This film discusses conditions in the Soviet Union, including party activity and influence, the shortage of consumer goods, the roles of children and women, the status of religion, and the purpose of Soviet realist art.

Pacific Island Trailer (1949)

20 July 1949

A film about life on the small island of Likiep in the Marshall Islands in Micronesia.

Western Europe: A New Look Trailer (1986)

01 January 1986

A topical overview of Western Europe, touching on legends, the effect of Christianity, the impact of the printing press, industrialization, the atmosphere preceding World War II, the rule of the Marshall Plan, and the Common Market.

Mary Visits Poland Trailer (1945)

10 December 1945

An American girl tells her classmates about her visit to her grandmother's farm in a Polish Village. She tells them about vilage life, farming, schools, church, a wedding, and briefly about some of the cities: Lowicz, Krakov, Zakopane, Gdvina.

A People Without Fear Trailer (1953)

01 January 1953

An educational documentary film detailing the role of the Christian church in communities across the globe, including West Germany, Russia, Syria, India, the Philippines, and South Korea.

Israel: The Story of the Jewish People Trailer (1965)

01 January 1965

One of the first American film introductions to Israel, this vitally interesting country - both objective and thought-provoking.

Ancient Africans Trailer (1970)

01 January 1970

A survey of early African civilizations. Imaginative maps by Philip Stapp set the scene for live photography of the ancient kingdoms of Kush, Axum, Ghana, Mali, Songhai and the dramatic stone ruins of Zimbabwe.

Your Share in Tomorrow Trailer (1957)

01 January 1957

Informational film explaining the work of the New York Stock Exchange.