Wonderful Temples of India(1916)

Ask the Sexpert(en)

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.

Fascinating India(de)

"Fascinating India" spreads an impressive panorama of India’s historical and contemporary world. The film presents the most important cities, royal residences and temple precincts. It follows the trail of different religious denominations, which have influenced India up to the present day. Simon Busch and Alexander Sass travelled for months through the north of the Indian subcontinent to discover what is hidden under India’s exotic and enigmatic surface, and to show what is rarely revealed to foreigners. The film deals with daily life in India. In Varanasi, people burn their dead to ashes. At the Kumbh Mela, the biggest religious gathering of the world, 35 million pilgrims bathe in holy River Ganges. This is the first time India is presented in such an alluring and engaging fashion on screen.

A City at Chandigarh(fr)

Documentary on the construction of Chandigarh, the new capital of the Indian Punjab region, planned by Albert Mayer and Swiss architect Le Corbusier.

The Quetta Earthquake(en)

Amateur footage of the devastation caused by one of South Asia's worst earthquakes.

Freedom for the Wolf(en)

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.

Boys' Home in Ahmednagar(en)

What’s the hidden message inside this intriguing film, shot at a Salvation Army establishment in western India?

Salvation Army Parade in Indian Village No.2(en)

Salvation Army General Commissioner Edward Higgins features in the this film of a brass band parade through a village.

Indian Life(en)

A motorist's excursion captures a world made by hand in the environs of Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi.

Indian Elephants in the Service of Man(en)

Indian elephants in action as working animals and in hunting.

Delhi, Great Capital of India(fr)

Rare stencil-coloured images of early 20th century Delhi during a Muslim festival.

Wedding of Maharaj Kumar Shri Meghrajji Shaeb of Kutch and Maharaj Shri of Kishangarh(en)

Fireworks, illuminations and traditional dance all feature in a stunningly opulent royal wedding at Kundla, Gujarat.

Delhi Durbar(en)

A film produced to celebrate the coronation of George V as King-Emperor at the Imperial Durbar of 1911.

Simla Scenes: Indian Viceroy at Lahore(en)

An intimate insight into the servant culture and lifestyle of the Viceroy of India and family, as they visit Simla (Shimla) and Lahore.

L'âme indienne Martiniquaise(fr)

The Mountain of the Lord(en)

Recounts the 40-year history of building the Salt Lake Temple, shown as if recounted by Wilford Woodruff to a young reporter. It portrays the pioneers' dedication to temple worship.

India(en)

Amateur film of the passage to India - complete with guest appearance by Gandhi.

Native Life in Bundi(en)

Amateur film showing daily life in Bundi, India.

Gefährliche Jagd(de)

A humorous documentary about a historic hunt in 1929 through the African savannah and Indian jungle with lots of animal footage.

Simla and Lahore(en)

Evocative observational scenes of Simla and Lahore, including the gorgeous Shalimar Gardens and Anarkali Bazar.

Indian Wildlife Park(en)

Accompany a couple on their visit to a local wildlife park.