James Bond in India

Phoolan

Phoolan is a documentary film about the extraordinary life of a village girl, gang-rape survivor, bandit leader, and finally parliamentarian. This is

Coda Lunga

A double journey into Kerala in India. Ghedalia Tazartes dips himself into the sea of Indian traditions in Kerala, from Katakhali dance and music to

2012

L'âme indienne Martiniquaise

2013

Procession of Elephants with Howdahs - India

An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.

1905

Procession at Gangtok

Traditional games, dancing and music among the people of Sikkim - in vivid colour.

1940

Aka and Daffla Dances

A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.

1934

Uti

Snapshots of colonial life around Tamil Nadu, plus a visit to the Toda tribe.

1925

Our Greatest Ambassador

Richly detailed record of the Prince of Wales' Indian tour.

1922

Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Madras, Bangalore, Mysore and Hyderabad

This official travelogue of a royal tour follows the Prince on a series of regimental displays and a tiger hunt.

1922

Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Calcutta and Delhi

The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.

1921

Wonderful Temples of India

A Christian take on 'Edenless' India, where heathens are unafraid of snakes, and build 'interesting' temples to their gods.

1916

Benares Chungking Ichang

Arresting early film images of both northern India and central and south western China.

1916

Lahore

Muharram procession through Lahore bazaar, crowded streets and buildings.

1936

Chief Guide at Hyderabad Rally

Girl guides on parade at a rally in southern India attended by Olave Baden-Powell.

1937

Ajmer

Film of local events in Ajmer province including the fair at Pushkar.

1937

Gangtok and Sikkim Trip

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

1935

Temples of India

Hindu temples at Benares and Belur and the mythologies associated with them.

1938

5th Calcutta Battalion: Presentation of Colours by H.E. The Viceroy

The inauguration of a unit of the Indian Defence Force in Calcutta.

1917

Mysore Dasara

The Mysore Palace shines with 100,000 lights in a dazzling 400-year-old celebration.

1933

Nyimsao and Kheseto: A Tale of the Naga Hills

The life of the people of the Naga Hills, Assam, including sports activities and tribal ceremonies, presented within a fictional framework.

1928