One Half Of The World Etc (1930)

France. Full titles read: “’ONE HALF OF THE WORLD ETC’ - here, for instance, are first pictures ever taken of centuries old “Fete - du - Boeuf’, celebrated annually at Barjols in the Province of Var. L/S of large crowds jumping up and down in street, a cow with large horns is led down the street and is given a blessing by a clergyman. L/S’s of crowd jumping up and down (some fire guns into the air in celebration). M/S of the cow drinking water from fountain. Intertitle read: “Thousands, from all over the countryside join in rejoicing all day & all night!“ L/S’s of people dancing around bonfires. M/S of large piece of meat being carried on the back of a horse drawn cart. L/S of several men wearing turbans standing with large drums. M/S of women in traditional costume dancing. L/S of people holding hands dancing around large spit roasting meat. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AN