The Flute and the Arrow
1957
75 min
⭐ 6.7/10
11 votes
Overview
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.
Genres
Drama
Documentary
Adventure
Production Countries
- Sweden
Spoken Languages
- Swedish sv
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Cast
Chendru
Tengru-Shikari
Ginjo
Riga
Martin Held
Crew
Arne Sucksdorff
Director
Arne Sucksdorff
Writer
Arne Sucksdorff
Producer
Arne Sucksdorff
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