The Eye Above the Well (1988)
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
Release Date: September 13, 1988
Screenplay
Production: Interkerkelijke Omroep Nederland (IKON), Fonds voor de Nederlandse Film, WDR
Country: Netherlands, Germany
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Keywords
well
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.