India on Film: 1899 – 1947
2017•U•Released
DocumentaryHistory
As part of the 2017 UK-India Year of Culture, the British Council and British Film Institute share a unique collection of films documenting the sights and culture of a bygone India. Filmed between 1899-1947, and preserved in the BFI National Archive since then, these rare films capture many glimpses of life in India, from dances and markets, to hunts and pageantry.
Languages
English
Studio
BFI
Production
Company
BFI
Company
British Council
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