On The Border Of Life

Duration: 20 min

Year Published: 1960

Creator: Rostand (Jean) And Vedress (Nicole)

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Presents glimpses of French biological research on the embryonic cell. Reviews the structure and function of the cell, ovum, spermatozoon, chromosome and gene. Uses experiments in the use of sexual hormones to raise the question of whether man's dream for immortality will be realized.

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)