International Review of Educational Cinematography (Jul-Dec 1929)

boration with his fellows of the Rockfeller Institute, has observed that in certain preparations based on colloidal silver the particles of silver are developed by the effect of light. This curious phenomenon, which represents the first step towards the solution of the problem of the relation between matter and energy, has been filmed. (Der Berliner Weltcn, Berlin F. 36/355). The Federal Educational Institute of Berlin has set up the first cinematograph for the use of higher primary schools. (Bildwart, Vienna' F. 37/68). The lessons on physics given by several Professors with the assistance of cinematographic projections, are the subject of a highly interesting article by Monsieur Taranoff, in which he stresses the advantages of the cinema for the purposes of teaching. (Kine mid Kultur, Moscou F. 37/69). The meeting of the Governing Body cf the I. E. C. I. has inspired an article by M. Louis Barak in which he examines the details of the problems of the film as a means of instruction, and enumerates the many and valuable uses to which the cinema pay be put. (// Resto del Carlino, Bologna F. 37/70). At the Cinematographic Congress at Padua, Signor Guido Luzzatto, defended the value of the film in an interesting lecture and spoke of the work being done by the I. E. C. I. (Pr ogres so Fotografico, Milan F. 37/71). With a view to assisting American students in the study of the French language, M. J. B. Beck, Professor of Romanic languages and literature at the University of Pensylvania, and at the «< Curtis Institute » of Philadelphia, predicts the production of talking films reproducing on the screen French classical drama interpreted by actors of renown. {Bull. Off. de la Chambre Syndicale Francaise, Paris F. 37/72). According to an article by Prof. Sucharodsk, which appeared in the « Berlin am Morgen », it will shortly be possible to give cinematographic lessons in the 150,000 schools of Russia, which will as soon as possible be equipped with apparatus for projection. (Klassen{anipf, Halle F. 37/76). M. Jules Veran is of the opinion that the use of the film in teaching history would greatly enhance the interest of this study. He deplores the fact that the number of schools equipped with projection halls is so limited and advocates that all schools should have recourse to the screen in their history lessons. (Comcedia , Paris F. 37/77). M. A. Colette maintains that the talking film cannot be made any use of for teaching purposes. (Jasy journal, Cairo F. 37/78). At the Geographical Congress at Magdeburg, the uses of plastic art and af the cinematograph in teaching geography were unaninimously recognized. (7/ Lavoro, Genoa F. 37/90). The first speaking film for instructional purposes is being turned in America. This film is intended for elementary and higher schools and will be produced at the expense of the University Film Foundation of Harvard University. {La Cinematografia, Milan F. 37/91'). SOCIAL ASPECTS OF THE FILM M. Dovjenko will screen a film entitled « The Land 0 depicting the struggle between the poor peasant and the rich farmer, and also the introduction of agricultural machinery in a little village. {Nouveautes du Cin. Sou. 1/46). The Venetian Section of the Italian National Soldiers' Institute is equipping travelling cinemas for propaganda in agricultural training. (Gazetta di Venezia, Venice 1/50). 713 —