India on Film: 1899 – 1947

India on Film: 1899 – 1947 (2017)

August 10th, 20170h 0min

Documentary, History
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Overview

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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