The Century Is Fifty (1950)

"Ce Siecle a 50 Ans" surveys the 20th century at its midpoint, from 1900 to 1950. Director Denise Tua uses archives from European film collections to create a compelling look at the people and events that defined those decades. The film combines historical film clips with three short dramatized scenes depicting romantic traditions from different periods, though these scenes are not particularly strong. "Ce Siecle a 50 Ans" has proven a valuable resource for filmmakers, providing essential footage for countless documentaries.