Sikkim
Synopsis
Satyajit Ray's poetic documentary was commissioned by the Chogyal (King) of Sikkim at a time when he felt the sovereignty of Sikkim was under threat from both China and India. Ray's documentary is about the sovereignty of Sikkim. The film was banned by the government of India when Sikkim merged with India in 1975. The ban was finally lifted by the Ministry of External Affairs in September 2010. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
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- Director
- Satyajit Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Satyajit Ray
- Original Score
- Satyajit Ray
- Original Title
- Sikkim
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- The Chogyal of Sikkim Palden Thondup Namgyal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Satyajit Ray
Satyajit Ray
Satyajit Ray
Soumendu Roy
Dulal Dutta
Department Leadership Roster
Satyajit Ray
Director
Satyajit Ray
Writer
Dulal Dutta
Editor
Soumendu Roy
Director of Photography
Satyajit Ray
Original Music Composer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sikkim.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sikkim
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What is Sikkim about?
Satyajit Ray's poetic documentary was commissioned by the Chogyal (King) of Sikkim at a time when he felt the sovereignty of Sikkim was under threat from both China and India. Ray's documentary is about the sovereignty of Sikkim. The film was banned by the government of India when Sikkim merged with India in 1975. The ban was finally lifted by the Ministry of External Affairs in September 2010. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
Who directed Sikkim?
Sikkim was directed by Satyajit Ray.
Who stars in Sikkim?
The principal cast of Sikkim includes Satyajit Ray.
When was Sikkim released and how long is it?
Sikkim was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Sikkim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sikkim was composed by Satyajit Ray.