The read
It runs a compact 20m.
Synopsis
They Made the Land (1938) is a documentary showcasing how land in Scotland was reclaimed and cultivated for agriculture. It explores the challenges of making a living from the land while highlighting the contributions of agricultural research and animal breeding. Produced as part of a series of seven documentaries for the 1938 Empire Exhibition, the film was created under the supervision of pioneering documentarian John Grierson.
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Key crew
- Mary FieldDirector
Cast
- E. V. H. EmmettCommentator
Themes
woman director