The Flute and the Arrow
En djungelsaga
Synopsis
Arne Sucksdorff’s ethnographic feature documents the life and rituals of the Muria people in the Bastar jungle of central India, focusing on their traditions, music, and relationship to the natural environment. Presented with Sucksdorff’s lyrical visual style, the film was selected for the 1958 Cannes Film Festival.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arne Sucksdorff
- Screenplay & Story
- Arne Sucksdorff
- Original Score
- Ravi Shankar
- Original Title
- En djungelsaga
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Sandrew-Ateljéerna, Stockholm, Arne Sucksdorff Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arne Sucksdorff
Arne Sucksdorff
Ravi Shankar
Arne Sucksdorff
Department Leadership Roster
Arne Sucksdorff
Director
Arne Sucksdorff
Writer
Arne Sucksdorff
Producer
Ravi Shankar
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flute and the Arrow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flute and the Arrow about?
Arne Sucksdorff’s ethnographic feature documents the life and rituals of the Muria people in the Bastar jungle of central India, focusing on their traditions, music, and relationship to the natural environment. Presented with Sucksdorff’s lyrical visual style, the film was selected for the 1958 Cannes Film Festival.
Who directed The Flute and the Arrow?
The Flute and the Arrow was directed by Arne Sucksdorff.
Who stars in The Flute and the Arrow?
The principal cast of The Flute and the Arrow includes Chendru, Tengru-Shikari, Ginjo, Riga, Martin Held.
When was The Flute and the Arrow released and how long is it?
The Flute and the Arrow was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flute and the Arrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flute and the Arrow was composed by Ravi Shankar.