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Rabindranath Tagore (1961)
Docudrama about the life of Rabindranath Tagore, Indian polymath—poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer and painter, who reshaped Bengali literature and music as well as Indian art, becoming in 1913 the first non-European and the first lyricist to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. The film was released during Tagore's birth centenary year.
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6.8
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45
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60
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3.6
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Abid (1972)
“Unlike a cartoon film, which is a rapidly moving series of photographed drawings, in pixilation, a moving object is shot frame by frame, and then through clever editing made to appear in motion. By its nature, this movement is agile, energetic and unpredictable just like the pop art movement.” [Pramod Pati]
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8.4
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Kapila (2014)
The film sketches the creative life of the protagonist Kapila. The film’s narrative is structured as one day in the life of a Koodiyattam performer.
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10
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Ustad Alla Rakha (1970)
The art and life of noted Tabla player Ustad Alla Rakha
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10
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Birju Maharaj (1972)
The documentary briefly accounts for the achievements of Kathak dancer, Birju Maharaj. It also brings out some interesting glimpses of Birju Maharaj's personal life.
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5.8
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District Officer (1945)
The work of a district officer in the province of Bengal.
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10
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Durga (1980)
A 1980 Documentary on Durga Puja by National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).
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10
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A SON OF HIMALAYA (2024)
"Discover Dr Anil Prakash Joshi's Himalayan journey in 'A Son Of Himalaya". From rural roots to ecological visionary, witness his symphony of sustainability, GEP innovation, and the transformative power of nature's whispers.
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8.6
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One, Many, and Unity
Ek Anek Aur Ekta or "One, Many, and Unity" (also known as Ek Chidiya, Anek Chidiyan after the title song) is a traditionally animated short educational film released by the Films Division of India (Government of India). It was released in 1974. It was aired on the public broadcaster channel Doordarshan and became very popular among children.
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20
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50
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Creative Artists of India: Satyajit Ray (1974)
Documentary about Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray
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10
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Amir Khusro (1974)
The film explores the significant contributions of Sufi poet, philosopher, musician, and courtier Amir Khusro to the Indian sub-continent's art and culture.
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20
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A Few Things I Know About Her (2002)
The film explores Mirabai as a cultural icon, revealing her poetry's conflicts with popular beliefs, despite the overwhelming influence of her images and stories.
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10
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The Unknown Shore (1974)
The film talks about the opening of opportunities for artists through national exhibitions, state exhibitions and cultural exchanges.
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20
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Smita (2001)
This biographical film is a tribute to a pioneering actress Smita Patil through her works a tribute to the parallel cinema. Her realistic dignified portrayals of the emerging women's movement in India creating a space for women on screen and role models for them off-screen.
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10
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Yes It's On (1972)
The film showcases India's progress through live footage and numerous photographs, capturing the maker's experiences and impressions.
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8.3
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The Last Adieu (2014)
Having the need to resolve the unfinished relationship with her father who had died suddenly when she was only fourteen, Shabnam decides to confront her mother and talk to all the people who had known him. She is eager to fill the holes in her sketchy memory only to find out that he had always been there with her and influenced her at every stage in her life without her knowing it. After thirty years she is now ready to claim her father as she discovers his significance in her life.
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8.0
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This Bit of That India (1972)
"This Bit of That India" is a layered reflection on youth culture, diversity, progress, education, technology and sexuality. The film juxtaposes documentary moments that celebrate individual freedom with a theatrical performance of Federico Garcia Lorca's "The House of Bernarda Alba", as a metaphor for repression and conformity.
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95
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Khilonewala
A Khilonewala (Toy seller) comes to sell beautiful hand-crafted toys to children when religious fanaticism turns the atmosphere upside down
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8.0
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10
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Man in Search of Man (1974)
In the summer of 1974, the Indian government organized an expedition to the Andaman Islands. What you are about to see is the first ever released film about the native peoples of these islands. After a brief review of Port Blair's history, the expedition leaves to meet the Onge people on Little Andaman Island, then to meet the Jarawa people on Interview Island, and finally to Sentinel Island where the Sentinel people have been filmed for the very first time.
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8.4
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10
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Faces After the Storm (1981)
This is a film about the communal disturbances which stormed the streets of Nalanda District of Bihar in May 1981.From the personal point of view the film goes into the discovery of the humanitarian causes and repercussions involved in such acts of savagery. How can people engage themselves in such acts of killing? Covering common people's opinions, this film offers a diagnosis.
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7.5
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60
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Cities of Sleep (2015)
Cities of Sleep takes us into a heady world of insurgent sleeper’s communities as well as the infamous ‘sleep mafia’ in Delhi where just securing a safe sleeping spot often becomes a question of life and death for a large number of people.The film looks at not only the tremendous social and political pressure that sleep exerts on the homeless in the city but is also a philosophical exploration of sleep at large.
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10
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Khayal (1987)
Here in this film about the Indian classical music, the sitar maestro Pt. Ravi Shankar and the santoor maestro Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma explaining their concepts of a raga, a gharana, and their world of music. Characteristics of various gharana/schools such as the Jaipur gharana, the Kirana gharana, the Agra gharana, the Patiala gharana, the Mewati gharana are explained along with the contribution made by their leading exponents.
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20
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Kalamandalam Gopi (1999)
Film on art and life of well-known Kathakali Artist - Kalamandalam Gopi.
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10
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The Flame Burns Bright (1973)
The Film is on Subhash Chandra Bose, who founded the Indian National Army (INA) or the Azad Hind Fauz , of which he assumed personal command on 25th July, 1943 to fight the British imperialists. Its Supreme Command Headquarters was established at Rangoon.
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10
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The Frontier Gandhi (1985)
The Frontier Gandhi is a Black and White documentation of the life and works of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan. From his childhood days in the undivided Punjab province to the establishment of Khudai Khidmatgar movement (the Servants of God), he lived a truly inspiring life and made notable contribution to the Indian independence struggle. His uncompromising integrity and total commitment to the path of non-violence and a belief in a united India is resonated through the biopic.
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10
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The Great Dr. Ambedkar (1968)
The film recounts the key events of Dr. Ambedkar’s life and it also features live footage of his later years.
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10
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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (1991)
A documentary on the Indian activist and chief architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
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6.0
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10
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50
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During and After Air Raid (1970)
The precautions to be taken during and after an air-raid by the people, are shown in this film.
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10
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Immortal Stupa (1961)
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.
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10
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Homage to Lal Bhahadur Shashtri (1967)
A reflection on the life and death of India's second Prime Minister, Lal Bhahadur Shashtri.
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10
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Our Constitution (1950)
An overview of the principles and directives of India's post-independence constitution.
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10
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Our National Anthem (1964)
The film aims to help Indian children to learn the correct way to sing India's National Anthem.
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10
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The Balloon (1985)
A short film warning people against rumor mongering. Rumors can make a mountain out of a molehill.
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4.8
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10
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40
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Nehru (1984)
Divided into three parts — The Awakening, The Struggle, and Freedom — this is a biographical film on Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India. Relying on Nehru's writings and speeches, the film traces the evolution of Nehru from his birth through his life. It also deals with the effect of history on Nehru and in turn his impact on the world.
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45
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Indian Youth: An Exploration (1968)
A documentary on the life of the youth in post-Independence India.
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10
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Six Years of Freedom (1953)
This documentary highlights the achievements of India in the political, economic, and international fields since she attained Independence. The framing of her Constitution, the integration of the States and the general elections, the rehabilitation of displaced persons, the river valley projects, and the setting up of a chain of National Laboratories are some of the achievements shown here.
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8.9
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35
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Mahatma: Life of Gandhi, 1869-1948 (1968)
Mahatma: Life of Gandhi, 1869–1948 is a 1968 documentary biography film, detailing the life of Mahatma Gandhi. The film was made to seek to tell the life story Gandhi, and his incessant search for Truth. The film contains animation, live photography and old prints to provide an integrated image of his life. The story itself is narrated using mostly Gandhi's own words. There are several versions of the film. There is the 5 hour version in English, a shorter version which runs for 2 hours and 16 minutes, and an even shorter version which runs for an hour. A Hindi version exists, running for 2 hours and 20 minutes, and a German version at 1 hour and 44 minutes.
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7.8
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60
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Through the Eyes of a Painter (1967)
Made by M. F. Hussain who belongs to the progressive group of painters, this experimental film presents the painter's images of Rajasthan, through cinema.
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20
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The Landscape (1999)
short animated film which won national award Nature has given us so much. But we have no gratitude. By our greed is tearing the beautiful landscape and we are digging our own grave.
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100
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CHARAN-ATVA (2019)
The Film Depicts the Journey of Charan, a nomadic pastoral tribe found in India.
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10
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Space and India (1971)
Starting with a symbolic presentation of man's curiosity and his constant search of the mysteries of the unplumbed space, the film presents various scientists connected with the organised space research activities in Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) personally introducing their fields of research activities.
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10
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Phalke's Children (1994)
Dada Saheb Phalke ( 1870 – 1944) the father of Indian film industry & his own eight children. The film traces his life & career through the reminiscence of his surviving children, family photographs and his films.
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10
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A Fable Retold (1965)
This cartoon film explains how the Cumulative Time Deposit Scheme could be beneficial to the people and shows how they could invest in it by starting payroll savings.
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7.1
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60
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62
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An Indian Day (1968)
Director S. Sukhdev traveled the length of India to gather footage for his impressionistic portrait of the country in the year 1967. The film produces the same effect on the viewers as a month-long visit to India, a sense of having seen everything and a sense of having seen nothing, both at the same time.
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7.3
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57
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54
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3.5
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The Inner Eye (1972)
At the age of 54, Binode Bihari Mukherjee, an accomplished painter, lost his sight following an unsuccessful cataract operation. He continued to create art despite his loss of sight. The documentary explores Binode Bihari’s inner eye that guides his fingers to create art.
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5.6
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45
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42
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Homage to the Teacher (1967)
The film shows the role of school teachers and the importance thereof.
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6.7
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50
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Chitrakathi (1977)
Chitrakathi is about the folk artists of western India who narrate with the help of leather puppets. Mani takes us to the sleepy Konkan coastal village and introduces us to the family that has preserved this unique art for several centuries.
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6.1
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10
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57
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The House That Ananda Built (1968)
In India, a typical Oriya family of Nadpur Village in Mayurbhanj District go about their lives at their different vocations. The film follows Ananda, a successful businessman in Nagpur. It looks at his life, his children and his beliefs over a very long life from prior to independence until 20 years after. The House That Ananda Built is a 1968 Indian short documentary film directed by Fali Bilimoria. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.


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