They Planted a Stone (1953)
They Planted a Stone is a 1953 British short documentary film directed by Robin Carruthers and produced by James Carr. The film portrays how dams, barrages and irrigation canals were constructed on the Nile in Sudan, to generate hydroelectricity, irrigate the desert and create such projects as the Gezira Scheme. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Director: Robin Carruthers
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: January 1, 1953
Screenplay
Production: World Wide Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is They Planted a Stone about?
- They Planted a Stone is a 1953 British short documentary film directed by Robin Carruthers and produced by James Carr. The film portrays how dams, barrages and irrigation canals were constructed on the Nile in Sudan, to generate hydroelectricity, irrigate the desert and create such projects as the Gezira Scheme. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
- Who directed They Planted a Stone?
- They Planted a Stone was directed by Robin Carruthers.
- How long is They Planted a Stone?
- They Planted a Stone has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is They Planted a Stone?
- They Planted a Stone is a Documentary film.
- Where was They Planted a Stone produced?
- They Planted a Stone was produced in United States of America.