Indian Village
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A short documentary by Swedish filmmaker Arne Sucksdorff portraying everyday life in a rural Indian village. Through carefully composed images of people, landscapes, and communal rhythms, the film offers an intimate view of village life. It was awarded the Special Jury Prize at the 1952 Cannes Film Festival.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arne Sucksdorff
- Screenplay & Story
- Arne Sucksdorff
- Original Score
- Erik Nordgren
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arne Sucksdorff
Arne Sucksdorff
Erik Nordgren
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Arne Sucksdorff
Director
Arne Sucksdorff
Writer
Erik Nordgren
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Indian Village
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What is Indian Village about?
A short documentary by Swedish filmmaker Arne Sucksdorff portraying everyday life in a rural Indian village. Through carefully composed images of people, landscapes, and communal rhythms, the film offers an intimate view of village life. It was awarded the Special Jury Prize at the 1952 Cannes Film Festival.
Who directed Indian Village?
Indian Village was directed by Arne Sucksdorff.
Who stars in Indian Village?
The principal cast of Indian Village includes Hans Lagerkvist, Ulf Palme.
When was Indian Village released and how long is it?
Indian Village was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Indian Village?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Indian Village was composed by Erik Nordgren.