STK-ID 10744

Shots of group of Hindus coming down temple staircase, chanting, heading for river bank where holy man sits. Profile shot of holy man, topknot, beard, group of monks moving by in background. MLS of group stopping by river's edge, chanting. Exterior shots of teacher speaking to children and adults, CUs of teacher, children, adults. LASs of teacher, a monk, meditating on top of cliff. Level shot of monk's face, PAN to valley, village. LS of valley, monk in foreground, looking over valley. HAS of street scenes in large city, theatre, streetcars, double-decker bus, many English language signs among native posters. HAS of natives in streets. Street scenes, group enjoying refreshment on balcony restaurant in foreground.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Four Religions
Location
India
Year
1950
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Reel 35 mm, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
35mm neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486