Unseen Enemies

Synopsis

Shows the widespread suffering due to endemic disease, using as examples the tropical diseases malaria, filariasis and trachoma. The sources of the diseases and the measures used to eliminate them, both locally and internationally. Clinical details are limited but the general social and administrative problems are well documented.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

1974

Availability

Out of distribution

Notes

This is a re-edited version of the film of the same title made in 1959.

Uses

Introductory courses.*

Subjects

Development studies; Medical sciences

Keywords

filariasis; malaria; trachoma; tropical diseases

Credits

Director

Michael Clarke

Producer

Stuart Legg

Contributor

Ralph Sheldon

Production Company

Name

Shell Film Unit

Sponsor

Name

World Health Organisation

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