The Search for the Meaning

Mai

As the months pass through her, Mai gives us a glimpse into old age that explores between being abandoned and being belonged, passing the time and liv

Our Constitution

An overview of the principles and directives of India's post-independence constitution.

1950

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

India Speaks

A documentary of explorer Richard Halliburton's travels on the Indian sub-continent, featuring a mix of real and staged footage.

1933

Phoolan

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

The Sufi and the Scientist

The Sufi and the Scientist is the collective story of Sufi healer Sayyid Arif Hussain, the medieval Sufi Sheikh Haji Ali, and Dr. Thornton Streeter, a

2006

Japan in Nagaland

This movie follows the growth and influence of anime culture in Nagaland, India.

Jean-Marie Serreau, découvreur de théâtres

2016

The Last Days of the Raj

Lord Louis Mountbatten arrives in India in March 1947 as Britain's Last Viceroy. He is committed to transfer administrative and authoritative power to

2007

Benninger

2023

The River of Life and Death

1941

Elementa

A black-and-white visual meditation of wilderness and the elements. Wildlife filmmaker Richard Sidey returns to the triptych format for a cinematic ex

2020

Homage to Lal Bhahadur Shashtri

A reflection on the life and death of India's second Prime Minister, Lal Bhahadur Shashtri.

1967

Immortal Stupa

Documentary on the Great Stupa at Sanchi, built by the Emperor Ashoka, and adorned with some of the finest examples of Buddhist art in the world.

1961

Aimé Césaire, un Nègre fondamental

2007

A Punjab Village

Richly detailed amateur ethnographic film on the agrarian economy and society in rural Punjab.

1925

Madras Mylapore - Tank and Religious Processions

The thronging streets of Chennai in festive mood are captured by this lively amateur film.

1932

Rajputana, Jhalawar, Bundi & Katakali Dancers

A trip to the spectacular city of Bundi and a Kathakali dance performance, filmed in vivid colour.

1940

Calcutta, Darjeeling & Bihar

Rare amateur footage of East India.

1947

Lahore - Badshahi Mosque

Extraordinary footage of prayers in the Punjabi capital.

1933