They Made the Land

They Made the Land (1938) is a documentary showcasing how land in Scotland was reclaimed and cultivated for agriculture. It explores the challenges of making a living from the land while highlighting the contributions of agricultural research and animal breeding. Produced as part of a series of seven documentaries for the 1938 Empire Exhibition, the film was created under the supervision of pioneering documentarian John Grierson.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

20 minutes

Year:

1938

Director:

Mary Field

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Company:

Gaumont-British Instructional

Cast:

Commentator

Crew:

Music

Cinematography

Director

Music