Islands In The Sun Aka New Caledonia Islands In The Sun (1968)
Pacific Islands. Aerial views of two islands in the Pacific Ocean; a Pan Am aeroplane in the air. Several shots of holidaymakers in swimwear on a motor boat, travelling to Ile des Pines; their guide dives for lobsters in the sea. Beautiful shots of the pinetree lined island; the guide pulls the boat in to the shore and the tourists get off and have a seafood barbecue on the beach. White sands and clear sea it looks totally idyllic On the island of Noumea we see various shots of the town, much influenced by the French colonialism. French children on their way to school; French fashions and perfumes displayed in shop windows; Frenchstyle architecture. On the island of Fiji a (local) corporal hoists a Union Jack flag up a mast at Government House; the changing of the guard ceremony is seen; the soldiers wear a uniform of military tunic and white Fijian skirt like a sarong. The men are then seen doing a native dance in traditional costume. A policeman, soldier in military uniform directs traf
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