India on Film: 1899 – 1947
Aug 10, 2017 | IMDB 0
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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.
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Fascinating India
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Indian Youth: An Exploration
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