Sydney (Level 1) 2003
Distributed by Chip Taylor Communications, 2 East View Drive, Derry, NH 03038-4812; 800-876-CHIP (2447)
Produced by Marc Rousseau and Paul Cadieux in association with Films Concept Associes and Greenspace Production II
Directed by Alexis Marant
VHS, color, 30 min.
College - Adult
Travel and Tourism
Date Entered: 05/28/2004
Reviewed by David W. Sawicki, E.H. Butler Library, State University of New York College at BuffaloPart of the Life in a Great City Series, Sydney (Level 1) offers a wonderful visual feast of images of this harbor city with its 152 mile shoreline. Starting with a sunrise interview with a surfer and ending with a light house volunteer in the afternoon, viewers are presented with many little slices of life that give this city its beauty. From scenes of surfers, ferry boat commuters, and monorail riders you move peripatetically around the city touring different neighborhoods, people, and architecture including a glimpse of the famous Sydney Opera House. Hang onto your chair; the windy climb to the top of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, the world’s largest steel arch bridge, is captured in this video.
The sound quality and visual imagery make this video excellent. The director portrays the city, including Chinatown and Aboriginal neighborhoods, and captures the beauty and diversity of this great city. This film offers an excellent overview of Sydney for those contemplating a trip.
Recommended for academic and public libraries.