India on Film: 1899 – 1947(2017)
India on Film: 1899 – 1947 Synopsis
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.
India on Film: 1899 – 1947 (2017) is a documentary and history film, released on August 10, 2017.
- Production:
- BFI, British Council
- Status:
- Released
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