USUTU

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 63788).

Synopsis

An area in Swaziland, adjacent to the Great Usutu River, was found to be ideal for planting a vast forest of quick pines. After intensive research a pulp mill of a new type which does not feed any effluent into the river was erected and put into operation. This is all seen in its relation to and impact upon the native population of the area.

 

Titles

  • USUTU
 

Technical Data

Year:
1963
Running Time:
34 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm Film
Colour:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
1200 ft
 

Production Credits

Director
PEET, Stephen
Producer
SPOTTISWOODE, Raymond
Script
PEET, Stephen
Sponsor
Colonial Development Corporation
Sponsor
Courtaulds
Sponsor
Usutu Pulp Co.
Commentary Writer
SHEARMAN, John
commentator
GUYLER, Deryck
commentator
MODISANE, Bloke
commentator
SUFFIELD, Raymond
Editor
JAMES, Malcolm
Music
MATSHIKIZA, Todd
Music
WILLIAMS, Edward
Photography
JESSOP, Peter
Photography
SUSCHITZKY, Wolfgang
Photography
WHITEHOUSE, Ronnie
Production Company
Film Centre