The Story of the Swastika (2013)
In the week when Hindus celebrate the holy festival of Diwali, this documentary tells the story of one of their faith's most sacred symbols - the swastika. For many, the swastika has become a symbol synonymous with the Nazis and fascism. But this film reveals the fascinating and complex history of an emblem that is, in fact, a religious symbol, with a sacred past. For the almost one billion Hindus around the world, the swastika lies at the heart of religious practices and beliefs, as an emblem of benevolence, luck and good fortune.
Director: Anna Cox
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: November 3, 2013
Cast
- Anita Rani - Narrator
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
hinduism, religion, social & cultural documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Story of the Swastika about?
- In the week when Hindus celebrate the holy festival of Diwali, this documentary tells the story of one of their faith's most sacred symbols - the swastika. For many, the swastika has become a symbol synonymous with the Nazis and fascism. But this film reveals the fascinating and complex history of an emblem that is, in fact, a religious symbol, with a sacred past. For the almost one billion Hindus around the world, the swastika lies at the heart of religious practices and beliefs, as an emblem of benevolence, luck and good fortune.
- Who directed The Story of the Swastika?
- The Story of the Swastika was directed by Anna Cox.
- Who stars in The Story of the Swastika?
- The Story of the Swastika stars Anita Rani.
- How long is The Story of the Swastika?
- The Story of the Swastika has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The Story of the Swastika?
- The Story of the Swastika is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Story of the Swastika produced?
- The Story of the Swastika was produced in United Kingdom.