Pearl Of The Atlantic (1969)

Madeira. A look at the customs, crafts, landscapes and traditions of Madeira. Scenic shots of the island. Various shots of an outdoor market in Funchal, C, Us of various vegetables and M, S of shoppers. Wine growing terraces are seen, C, Us of bunches of grapes. Religious procession celebrating the wine harvest. Various shots of girls in white dresses and religious statues being carried through the streets. A knife grinder is seen. Various traditional crafts basket making a young boy and older men and women work on baskets and chairs. (Narrator makes a joke about objets wicker ) L, S and C, Us of girls stitching tapestry work in the open air. Fishing village of Camara de Lobos. Various shots of the village and of fishermen and children on the beach. Men watch as a large fish is brought into the beach. A large espada is gutted on the beach. Various shots of traditional fishermen at work. Women wash clothes in the sea then dry them on stones: a primitive laundrette states the narrator. Scen