1. 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 field recordings on location. A fantastic journey beyong India, through countries of the imagination. Another genre and cross cultural experience by the French master.
2. Our Constitution
An overview of the principles and directives of India's post-independence constitution.
3. Sports in the Indian Army (Les sports dans l'armée des Indes)
A demonstration of sport and fitness by members of the Indian Army.
4. Wandering Tigers in North India
Tigers in the Himalayan foothills, filmed by famous hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett.
5. Home Life
Made by an English family living in north India during the heyday of the Raj, this amateur film reveals the grandeur in which middle-class English colonials lived.
6. Wedding of Maharaj Kumar Shri Meghrajji Shaeb of Kutch and Maharaj Shri of Kishangarh
Fireworks, illuminations and traditional dance all feature in a stunningly opulent royal wedding at Kundla, Gujarat.
7. Delhi Durbar
A film produced to celebrate the coronation of George V as King-Emperor at the Imperial Durbar of 1911.
8. Indian Life
A motorist's excursion captures a world made by hand in the environs of Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi.
9. Indian Elephants in the Service of Man
Indian elephants in action as working animals and in hunting.
10. Delhi, Great Capital of India (Delhi grande ville de l'Inde supérieure)
Rare stencil-coloured images of early 20th century Delhi during a Muslim festival.
11. Boys' Home in Ahmednagar
What’s the hidden message inside this intriguing film, shot at a Salvation Army establishment in western India?
12. Salvation Army Parade in Indian Village No.2
Salvation Army General Commissioner Edward Higgins features in the this film of a brass band parade through a village.
13. Simla Scenes: Indian Viceroy at Lahore
An intimate insight into the servant culture and lifestyle of the Viceroy of India and family, as they visit Simla and Lahore.
14. Maharajah of the Road
A Dream Trip Across India Some kilometers from Bombay, the Indian megalopolis, lost on a hill of Bollywood, is the grandiose set of a vast temple with a magical touch, reminiscent at the same time of an Indian shrine and an ancient Inca temple. Inside, Ten Ford Mustangs are waiting. Ten Ford Mustang with an incredible pedigree: Bullitt GT390, Shelby GT500, Shelby GT500 KR 1968... the deep sound of a gong resounds, the doors of the templeopen launching the first edition of the Maharajah of the Road. At the wheel of the ten Ford Mustang, passionate people coming from all over the world: Indian, French, American, Italian, Lebanese... they are business men, automobile designers, manufacturers, artists… From Mumbai to Jodhpur, a 2.000 kilometres tour will lead our Mustangs through India. From the Rats Temple in Deshnoke city to the thousand-and-one palaces, the two princesses will show the Rajasthan to the adventurers of the road in an eventful trip...
It has an average vote of 5.2 on TMDB.
15. Rajputana, Jhalawar, Bundi & Katakali Dancers
A trip to the spectacular city of Bundi and a Kathakali dance performance, filmed in vivid colour.
16. Calcutta, Darjeeling & Bihar
Rare amateur footage of East India.
It has an average vote of 3 on TMDB.
17. Lahore - Badshahi Mosque
Extraordinary footage of prayers in the Punjabi capital.
18. Madras Mylapore - Tank and Religious Processions
The thronging streets of Chennai in festive mood are captured by this lively amateur film.
19. Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Malakand, Kapurthala and Dehra Dun
The future Edward VIII visits Malakand, Kapurthala and opens the Royal Military College at Dehra Dun
20. Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Delhi
The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.