Bacterial diseases are caused by infinitely small beings, called microbes or bacteria, and are accompanied by physiological disorders such as hollow heart, black heart, etc. This documentary presents the main characteristics of these diseases as well as means of repression or prevention.
Direction
Proulx treats bacteria like noir villains—dramatic close-ups included.
Cinematography
Surprisingly artful macro photography of cellular decay.
Production
1949 National Film Board of Canada earnestness hits different.
Director
Maurice Proulx
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Maurice Proulx was a pioneering Quebec filmmaker who made over 400 educational films; this was peak post-war 'science will save agriculture' optimism.
The 'hollow heart' condition shown isn't actually bacterial—it's a physiological disorder from rapid growth, making this film's own science slightly sus.
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