RROMANI SOUL traces the true origin of the Rroma people. Through rituals, song and dance we follow emblematic figure and "Queen of the Gypsies" Esma Redzepova to Macedonia, south of France and finally to India. The film reveals for the first time ever that the true and unique origin of the Rroma is Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, India.
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India on Film: 1899 – 1947 (2017)
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.
Where the Land Sounds (2021)
Motivated by family memories, a filmmaker returns to the land of his mother to reflect on his identity and deep cultural heritage.
A Crow Has Been Calling for a Whole Day (2016)
Originally created as an installation for the third Shenzhen Independent Animation Biennale this film is a gripping diary and travelogue of a trip the filmmaker made through India. She tries to grasp India’s love and thoughts, the sentiments and everyday conditions and the experience of disease and death.
Ask the Sexpert (2017)
A sex columnist gains popularity even while a ban on comprehensive sex education in schools is adopted by approximately a third of India’s states.
DJ Ahmet (2025)
15-year-old Ahmet, from a remote Yuruk village in North Macedonia, finds refuge in music while navigating his father’s expectations, a conservative community, and his first experience with love — a girl already promised to someone else.
Wonderful Temples of India (1916)
A Christian take on 'Edenless' India, where heathens are unafraid of snakes, and build 'interesting' temples to their gods.
Aka and Daffla Dances (1934)
A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Calcutta and Delhi (1921)
The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.
Procession of Elephants with Howdahs - India (1905)
An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.
Procession at Gangtok (1940)
Traditional games, dancing and music among the people of Sikkim - in vivid colour.
Wandering Tigers in North India (1935)
Tigers in the Himalayan foothills, filmed by famous hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett.
Indian Elephants in the Service of Man (1938)
Indian elephants in action as working animals and in hunting.
Delhi, Great Capital of India (1909)
Rare stencil-coloured images of early 20th century Delhi during a Muslim festival.
Freedom for the Wolf (2017)
The Real Story of Fake Democracy. Filmed over three years in five countries, FREEDOM FOR THE WOLF is an epic investigation into the new regime of illiberal democracy. From the young students of Hong Kong, to a rapper in post-Arab Spring Tunisia and the viral comedians of Bollywood, we discover how people from every corner of the globe are fighting the same struggle. They are fighting against elected leaders who trample on human rights, minorities, and their political opponents.
Sports in the Indian Army (1910)
A demonstration of sport and fitness by members of the Indian Army.
Wedding of Maharaj Kumar Shri Meghrajji Shaeb of Kutch and Maharaj Shri of Kishangarh (1933)
Fireworks, illuminations and traditional dance all feature in a stunningly opulent royal wedding at Kundla, Gujarat.
Salvation Army Parade in Indian Village - No.1 (1904)
Actuality film showing a busy Salvation Army parade in a rural village under the British Raj.
