The Flute and the Arrow (1957)
Arne Sucksdorff’s ethnographic feature documents the life and rituals of the Muria people in the Bastar jungle of central India, focusing on their traditions, music, and relationship to the natural environment. Presented with Sucksdorff’s lyrical visual style, the film was selected for the 1958 Cannes Film Festival.
Director: Arne Sucksdorff
Genre: Drama, Documentary, Adventure
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: December 26, 1957
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Screenplay
Music: Ravi Shankar
Production: Sandrew-Ateljéerna, Stockholm, Arne Sucksdorff Filmproduktion
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Flute and the Arrow about?
- Arne Sucksdorff’s ethnographic feature documents the life and rituals of the Muria people in the Bastar jungle of central India, focusing on their traditions, music, and relationship to the natural environment. Presented with Sucksdorff’s lyrical visual style, the film was selected for the 1958 Cannes Film Festival.
- Who directed The Flute and the Arrow?
- The Flute and the Arrow was directed by Arne Sucksdorff.
- Who stars in The Flute and the Arrow?
- The Flute and the Arrow stars Chendru, Tengru-Shikari, Ginjo, Riga, Martin Held.
- How long is The Flute and the Arrow?
- The Flute and the Arrow has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is The Flute and the Arrow?
- The Flute and the Arrow is a Drama, Documentary, Adventure film.
- Where was The Flute and the Arrow produced?
- The Flute and the Arrow was produced in Sweden.