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: Though it is a silent documentary, it is accompanied by a contemporary score by sarod player Soumik Datta that blends Western and Indian musical traditions. Where to Watch

: Includes what is believed to be the oldest surviving film of India, shot on the ghats of Varanasi in 1899.

(2018) is a 72-minute documentary directed by Sandhya Suri that offers a kaleidoscopic view of life in India from 1899 to 1947. Sourced entirely from the British Film Institute (BFI) National Archive , the film assembles rare footage to explore the complexities of the British Raj and the journey toward independence. Film Overview