Victory Parade Soldiers from the far reaches of the British Empire arrive in London to take part in the official commemoration of the end of war in Europe. Documentary 1946 21 mins Commonwealth Foundation Beach, church and carnival – Chief Inspector of Brixton Police sent to Trinidad to learn about West Indian customs. Documentary Government sponsored film 1969 12 mins Child Advice for village families on raising children to become strong, healthy citizens Documentary 1947 18 mins Carnival Fantastique Vibrant documentary that captures Trinidad's famous street carnival in 1960. Documentary 1960 18 mins Mauritius 1941 The film shows Port Louis, the capital; workers on sugar plantations and road mending as well as colonial life in the then British dependency. Amateur film Travelogue 1941 14 mins Messages from Bhupen Khakhar "Good taste can be very killing": personal reflections from the self-trained Indian painter. Documentary 1983 37 mins Tanzania A colour film of African wildlife by the ‘Ker, Downey and Selby Safari Company’, set up by Donald Ker, Sydney Downey and Harry Selby. 1969 16 mins Tours in Southern Bengal - In the Sunderbans Everyday life and places of interest around the areas of Midnapore and Chittagong, including steamers and Indian boats along the Damodar river. Amateur film 1935 12 mins Caribbean Trip Amateur holiday footage of a family’s trip to the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. 1958 23 mins British South Africa South African Prime Minister Jan Smuts delivers a stirring speech in London, watched by an approving Winston Churchill, in this affirmative film about South Africa’s contribution to the war. Documentary War 1943 19 mins From Trinidad to Serve the Empire Colonial recruits from Trinidad meet the Lord Mayor of London during WWI Non-Fiction 1916 1 mins South Africa - The Land of Smiles and Sunshine Colour amateur documentary from 1939 on life in South Africa and Southern Rhodesia, produced by Frances Hotham. Documentary 1939 70 mins Dr. Bennett's Visit to South Africa, 4th August - 11th October 1944 Hugh Bennett’s visit to South Africa in 1944, as filmed (in colour) by C.J.J. Van Rensburg of the Soil Conservation Division, Department of Agriculture. Amateur film 1944 40 mins Johnny Wardle Home Movies - England Cricket Tour of South Africa 1956-57 Before the sporting boycott of the apartheid state, South Africa was a touring destination for the English cricketer. Amateur film 1956 18 mins African Gathering Colour, silent film recording people, costumes, rites and festivities seen at a Durbar, which celebrates the culmination of Muslim festivals of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. 18 mins Kanga Early 90s London gets a vibrant dose of African culture in this mini odyssey fusing dance, music and fashion. Drama-documentary 1992 15 mins South African Scenes Amateur colour footage showing architecture, people and landscapes in South Africa (including Pretoria), filmed c. 1950. 10 mins African music at Stewards Comprehensive, Harlow With great enthusiasm, the schoolchildren of Stewards Comp in Harlow are inspired to drum, dance, and sing traditional African music. News 1974 7 mins Aklowa African Village, Bishop's Stortford, Essex With workshops and performances, Aklowa village in Essex promotes a greater awareness of the richness of African culture. News 1977 5 mins Aklowa African Village in Essex Essex primary schoolchildren share an unforgettable afternoon, living the life of an African villager. Factual TV 1986 6 mins African Visitors to the Tower of London An African entourage makes a spectacular appearance in postwar London. Documentary 1949 6 mins London Line No. 373 A Ghanaian fashion student and a Nigerian squash player are among the African community making a life in 70s Britain in this edition of the magazine show. Cinemagazine 1971 15 mins Canada From a London pub to the Alaska Highway, Canada’s influence extends far beyond its border, as shown in this celebration of America’s unique ties with its northern neighbour. Documentary War 1943 18 mins Jenny's Dog Team Journey Travels with my camera: inspirational seventy-something Scottish film-maker Jenny Gilbertson travels through Northern Canada by dog sled, with four adults and a baby. Documentary Travelogue 1975 25 mins Exercise Musk-ox A military film from 1946 “Chronicling a journey of exploration by the Canadian Army through the interior of Northern Canada in midwinter.” Documentary 1946 57 mins Khalapur Carpets Indian carpets make their way to Montreal in this promotional film Promotional 1932 12 mins Canada at War In 1940 the war still seemed distant to US citizens. But what it was like for the 11 million ‘other Americans’ who were already at war? The March of Time cameras go north of the border to Canada to find out. Documentary Non-Fiction 1940 18 mins Colourful Caribbean Amateur film from 1955 showing the people, landscapes and architecture of numerous islands in the Caribbean by Everild Helweg-Larsen, F.R.G.S. Documentary 1955 59 mins British News No. 53 Indian soldiers in Singapore, while their compatriots are trained in the manufacture of war munitions Non-Fiction 1941 15 mins Ghana - New Nation It's smiles all round in this snapshot of postcolonial Ghana, born from the British imperial territory of the Gold Coast 1957 14 mins Malay States Silent, pre-World War Two documentary recording the people, landscapes and industries of the Federated Malay States, (1895-1946), which were to become modern-day Malaysia in 1963. Documentary 1939 12 mins Australia at War A film full of contrasts captures Australia at a pivotal point in its history: under threat from Japan at home, but pledging to defend the British Empire and the Crown abroad. Non-Fiction 1941 18 mins Alec Bedser Cricket Home Movies: MCC Tour of Australia 1954 The voyage, the camaraderie, the matches, the sights: the whole experience of a 1950s tour down under is here. Amateur film Sport 1954 52 mins Prince Ranjitsinhji Practising Batting at the Nets Probably the first ever cricket film: Indian cricketing royalty prepares for the first test between England and Australia at Sydney. Sport 1897 1 mins Entertaining Soldiers After the Raid Keep calm and carry on - these East End schoolkids dance to lift the spirits of Kiwi troops Non-Fiction 1917 0 mins New Zealanders Win at Rugby Soldiers representing South Africa and New Zealand billeted in London get stuck in during a rugby fixture in Richmond Park. Non-Fiction Sport 1916 1 mins Buccaneer Hill Colour film showing the restoration of a historic house and views in the Bahamas, dating from the mid-20th century. Documentary 15 mins Dance of the Harvest A 1930s glimpse of life in rural Sri Lanka Documentary 1934 8 mins Song of Ceylon Ambitious, poetic documentary chronicling life in Ceylon. Documentary Travelogue 1934 39 mins Sri Lankan Kandyan Dance Troop at Sidmouth A Sri Lankan dance troop enthrals folk festival goers. Current affairs News 1980 2 mins The Nile Silent amateur film of the lower reaches of the Nile in Uganda from 1932. Amateur film 1932 7 mins Nigerian Wedding in Cornwall Dressing to please as the happy couple switch wedding dress for national dress. Current affairs News 1964 1 mins The Bradford Godfather Meet Mohamed Fazal Hussain, elder statesman and all-round Mr Fixit of Bradford's Muslim community, and a film mogul in the making... 1976 49 mins Nigeria, Bruce 1930 An amateur silent film illustrating the people and places of northern Nigeria, by Charles Bruce. From daily market life to adobe architecture, the film also features ceremonies and horse racing at a traditional Durbar. Amateur film 1930 16 mins Nigerian Footballers in England An enlightening account of the first Nigerian football team to tour outside West Africa. Documentary 1949 10 mins Promise of Pakistan Sword-dancing Patans, burqa-clad women, modern irrigation methods, a free press and a new airport: this film portrays the Pakistan of 1950 as a vibrant blend of ancient and modern. Documentary 1950 18 mins Kagan Valley Amateur travelogue of the Kagan Valley and Darband, Pakistan. Amateur film 1931 15 mins Tins for India Unseen for decades, Bimal Roy's documentary finds poetry in the kerosene can Industry sponsored film 1941 7 mins
