Around India with a Movie Camera showcases early Indian film from the BFI National Archive, featuring travelogues, home movies, and newsreels from British, French, and Indian filmmakers. The film explores the people and places of the past, including Maharajas, Viceroys, and personalities like Sabu and Gandhi, while also examining broader themes of shared history and shifting perspectives leading up to Indian independence.
Around India with a Movie Camera
The movie delves into the complex relationships between British and Indian communities over five decades preceding India's independence in 1947, presenting a thoughtful representation of Indian culture.
