Nov 11, 1918 - Scenes in Paris, France on Armistice Day (speed corrected w/ added sound)

[NurseJackie]

Old film of Paris, France on last the day of World War 1, November 11, 1918. Set to a natural rate and added in sound for ambiance. The musical extracts throughout are from 1918 or thereabouts.

[sharedvalues]

1. So powerful. People then are just like people today.

We must be vigilant today.
The wealthy and the authoritarians are using propaganda to accumulate power and wealth, and putting our world at risk, just as 100 years ago. We must be vigilant.

[appalachiablue]

2. Right on, well said. We must be very careful now, democracy's at great risk.

[MaryMagdaline]

3. Great find! I feel I am there

[George II]

4. Great film. I'm amazed at the number of American flags.

[angstlessk]

5. We forget WW1...but there are direct links to WW2

But happy to see every one happy to see such a destructive war end

[marble falls]

6. I can understand how some cultures believe that pictures taking can take a bit of one's soul ...

away. Its amazing what a difference sound makes and how immediate the restoration makes the whole piece of film seem.

[NurseJackie]

7. I know what you mean.

I'm really impressed with the sound effects. Someone really thought about it and synchronized them to what we're seeing on screen. Clip clops, motors, children laughing, workers, bells clanging... it's all done very well and it really helps to set the mood and take you there.

I watch ALL of these in full screen mode... just to immerse myself.

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