The read
It runs a compact 55m.
Synopsis
Satyajit Ray's poetic documentary was commissioned by the Chogyal (King) of Sikkim at a time when he felt the sovereignty of Sikkim was under threat from both China and India. Ray's documentary is about the sovereignty of Sikkim. The film was banned by the government of India when Sikkim merged with India in 1975. The ban was finally lifted by the Ministry of External Affairs in September 2010. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Satyajit RayDirector
- Satyajit RayWriter
- Satyajit RayOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Satyajit RayNarrator (voice)
Stills
Themes
himalaya mountain rangesikkimbanned film