Venice in peril / Venise en péril

Collection title

UNESCO mandate

ID

INA00706

Source

INA (FR)

First broadcast date

01/01/1969

Production year

1969

Abstract

This documentary traces the history and architecture of Venice and focuses on the risk of disappearing under the water of this unique city,in the long run. To address this threat, the Italian Government, in cooperation with UNESCO, has established the International Advisory Committee for Venice. A forum where experts are studying measures to contain water, regulate flows, prevent pollution, neutralize the sinking foundations and protect art treasures. Explanations on images of the city, its monuments and works of art.

Type

video

Production companies

• UNESCO - Own production

Broadcaster

INA

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Urbanism and cities

Secondary themes

• Historical heritages
• Tourism and cultural sites / Architecture
• Tourism and cultural sites / Tourist sites
• Art, Culture and Knowledge / Fine arts / Painting
• Landscapes and environment / Risks and disasters / Natural

Credits / Cast

• Jaeger Charles, de - Director

Period of events

• From 1000 to 1500

Map locations

• Italy - Eastern North - Venice

Original language

French

Media running time

15m19

Additional information

UNESCO mandate entrusted to INA