The Eye Above the Well (1988)

The Eye Above the Well (1988) poster

A poetic depiction of life and ritual in the south Indian state of Kerala. We see how knowledge is passed down from generation to generation: within the family, through the village economy, and especially from teachers to students. Performance footage shows how song, dance, martial arts, and religion constitute the building blocks of a culture.

Director: Johan van der Keuken
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 94 min
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Production: Interkerkelijke Omroep Nederland (IKON), Fonds voor de Nederlandse Film, WDR
Country: Netherlands, Germany
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl

Keywords

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More Films by Director: Johan van der Keuken
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Eye Above the Well about?
A poetic depiction of life and ritual in the south Indian state of Kerala. We see how knowledge is passed down from generation to generation: within the family, through the village economy, and especially from teachers to students. Performance footage shows how song, dance, martial arts, and religion constitute the building blocks of a culture.
Who directed The Eye Above the Well?
The Eye Above the Well was directed by Johan van der Keuken.
How long is The Eye Above the Well?
The Eye Above the Well has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Eye Above the Well?
The Eye Above the Well is a Documentary film.
Where was The Eye Above the Well produced?
The Eye Above the Well was produced in Netherlands, Germany.