Albanian Refugees (1915-1918)

Albanian refugees leaving town before invasion by Austria-Hungary; c. 1915. Shots of refugee families walking up street toward camera; bringing their household possessions; livestock; etc. Man with 2 ponies; both heavily loaded with huge bags of stuff; bedrolls; etc.- and a small boy c. age 3 riding on 2nd one. Family with several children making their way up the street; which is strewn with scattered small rocks. The mother carries some large object on her back while at the same time clutching a long scarf which hides her hair and face, she is holding child’s hand. Boy herding 8 long-haired sheep. Man carrying tiny child and a small jug. A few skinny cows. Some people have large loads strapped on their backs. A woman carries jugs in one hand and umbrella in the other. Other people moving about in background, perhaps preparing for departure. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLA