

As part of the 2017 UK-India Year of Culture, the British Council and British Film Institute share a unique collection of films documenting the sights and culture of a bygone India. Filmed between 1899-1947, and preserved in the BFI National Archive since then, these rare films capture many glimpses of life in India, from dances and markets, to hunts and pageantry.
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. India on Film: 1899 – 1947 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”