Lodz - Litzmannstadt Reel 3

Lodz - Litzmannstadt Reel 3 High pans across construction sites near derelict buildings in Lodz. Workers mixing cement - bricklaying - rows of nearly complete accommodation blocks. Scale model of development. CU sign ‘Achtung! Bauarbeiten’ ‘Warning! Construction Works’ - train past in BG. Workers laying / repairing road - CU intended to compare w/ previous poor state of sidewalks, drainage etc. More construction shots. Sign ‘Stadt Wasserwerk Litzmannstadt’. New waterworks under construction; dedication ceremony w/ Nazi banners & speaker at podium. People through park. Countryside outside Lodz - drainage canals / water supply being improved? People canoeing & swimming in lake. 10:44:26 Nazi families arriving at Stadtfeher Tierpark ? - enjoying park & recreation - kids at zoo look at animals inc. monkey, lion & cub. Picnic area. 10:45:40 Grand building - civic / cultural centre or school? INT kids in music class - boy at grand piano w/ teacher, others at desks. CUs playing piano - violin - recorder. Chamber group play for small audience in grand room. 10:46:53 EXT Modern building hung w/ Nazi banners. INT orchestra playing on stage w/ more Nazi banners. WWII. Nazi Occupation - Poland. Architecture. Culture. NOTE: In our experience German Nazi material is considered in the public domain throughout the world. If users feel any further clearances are necessary they are to be their own responsibility.