India on Film
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India on Film

Season 1
Witness pivotal moments in Indias history come to life on film such as vast processions of elephants carrying Indiarsquos Maharajas King George Vrsquos symbolic visit and scenes from Gandhirsquos early fight for independence with previously unseen footage from the BFI national archive including the oldest clips of India ever caught on camera
2 episodesTV-14
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Seen Through Colonial Eyes

    48min
    TV-14
    Explore Banaras the spiritual home of India on the river Ganges and the first place in India ever to be captured on film through footage from as early as 1899 As the British imposed rule on this nation they brought film cameras to give the impression of everyday life in India while creating propaganda
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  2. S1 E2 - The Agenda of the Empire

    48min
    TV-14
    The British continue to showcase life in India under their influence Pieces of propaganda strive to justify the empires presence in the nation Indian filmmakers rise to the scene including Gandhis grandnephew
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