International Review of Educational Cinematography (Jan-Dec 1932)

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-839 It is necessary to take account of the moral atmosphere of the regions chosen, to consider local customs and the nature and the spirit of the inhabitants. We are convinced that a film — even when successfully produced — if it is not made in the country where it is shown must have something lacking and sometimes will reveal mistakes. Only technical and scientific films speak a universal language because they do not conflict with the habits or customs of a foreign country. The film " Prevention of TB with the B. C. G. serum ", or the other scientific film on the technique and application of the Ramon anti-diptheria anatoxin for example, will be everywhere easily understood. Not only the documentary but the educational film the purpose of which is to persuade and convince, must take account of the subtle differences of mentality and opinion and the reality of the facts which we have set forth. If we want to lead the fight for health in the world, we must produce various educational films which must contain those special elements of success indispensable for the particular countries and conditions where it is proposed to show them, while these instruments of success should also be distributed with criteria of prudence, method and common sense. (Translated from the french). 2 lee ingl.