Rival World, The

Synopsis

Shows some 30 insects and their beneficial or harmful effects. Emphasises the desert locust and its organised scientific control. The film is valuable for its exceptionally good visual material which shows various living insects and the damage these creatures cause. Its philosophy is now distinctly outdated - for example, the global magnitude of the problem of pest control has become relatively diminished by being overtaken by even more pressing socio-economic problems. Also, the massive use of insecticides is now under attack on the grounds of pollution and disturbance of the ecological balance.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

1955

Availability

Out of distribution

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

insect pests; insecticides

Credits

Director

Bert Haanstra

Production Company

Name

Shell Film Unit

Distributor

Name

Shell Film Services

Contact

Jane Poynor

Email

Filmservices@Shell.com

Web

http://www.shell.com/ External site opens in new window

Address

Shell International
Creative Solutions
Shell Centre
London
SE1 7NA

Notes

The Shell Film Unit collection has been deposited in the BFI’s National Film & Video Archive