They Planted a Stone

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Released January 01, 1953

Overview

They Planted a Stone is a 1953 British short documentary film directed by Robin Carruthers and produced by James Carr. The film portrays how dams, barrages and irrigation canals were constructed on the Nile in Sudan, to generate hydroelectricity, irrigate the desert and create such projects as the Gezira Scheme. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

Runtime

0h 26m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

They Planted a Stone


Status

Released


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  • United States of America

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      World Wide Pictures

      United States

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