The Wonderful World of Albert Kahn - Season 1 Episode 1 A Vision of the World
2007-12-06
48 minutes.
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Season 2 Nov 08, 2007
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2 - 1Europe: After the Fire Nov 08, 2007 -
2 - 2Middle East: The Birth of Nations Nov 15, 2007
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2 - 3Far East: Expeditions to Empires Nov 22, 2007
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2 - 4The End of a World Nov 29, 2007
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2 - 5Japan in Colour Dec 06, 2007
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Season 1 Apr 19, 2007
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1 - 1A Vision of the World Apr 19, 2007
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1 - 2Men of the World Apr 26, 2007
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1 - 3Europe on the Brink May 03, 2007
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1 - 4The Soldiers' Story May 10, 2007
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1 - 5The Civilian's Story May 17, 2007
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Season 0 May 21, 2007
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0 - 2Japan in Colour May 21, 2009
Overview
This episode details the origins of the project with fascinating background to the invention of the autochrome system, and introduces the archive's creator, Albert Kahn. It also tells the story of two incredible journeys undertaken in 1913: one by Auguste Léon to London and Cornwall, the other by the project's only female photographer, Marguerite Mespoulet, who travelled along the west coast of Ireland.
Year 2007
Studio BBC Four
Director
Popularity 0.4595
Language English
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