Battle Without End
Strijd zonder einde
Synopsis
A Shell Film Unit documentary by Bert Haanstra examining humanity’s struggle against insect plagues, filmed across Egypt, Iraq, Kenya, Sudan, Tanganyika, and Uganda. The film combines scientific documentation with visceral imagery, including extreme close-ups of insects and an aerial sequence flying directly through a locust swarm. Framed within postwar scientific optimism, it presents pest control and pesticide technology as instruments of human survival, offering a stark, industrial counterpoint to Haanstra’s more lyrical documentaries.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bert Haanstra
- Screenplay & Story
- Bert Haanstra
- Original Title
- Strijd zonder einde
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Release Date
- 30/06/1955
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Shell Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bert Haanstra
Bert Haanstra
Bert Haanstra
Department Leadership Roster
Bert Haanstra
Director
Bert Haanstra
Editor
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What is Battle Without End about?
A Shell Film Unit documentary by Bert Haanstra examining humanity’s struggle against insect plagues, filmed across Egypt, Iraq, Kenya, Sudan, Tanganyika, and Uganda. The film combines scientific documentation with visceral imagery, including extreme close-ups of insects and an aerial sequence flying directly through a locust swarm. Framed within postwar scientific optimism, it presents pest control and pesticide technology as instruments of human survival, offering a stark, industrial counterpoint to Haanstra’s more lyrical documentaries.
Who directed Battle Without End?
Battle Without End was directed by Bert Haanstra.
Who stars in Battle Without End?
The principal cast of Battle Without End includes Not specified.
When was Battle Without End released and how long is it?
Battle Without End was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 25m.