STK-ID 14383

Sequence showing cremation of corpses; HASs of Indian men preparing fire on ghat along Ganges River, MS of corpses wrapped in red shrouds lying on crude stretchers, shots of body burning including view of sacred cow standing near burning pile in foreground. Shots of burning piles from Ganges River, ghat visible in background, boat carrying corpes moving by in foreground. Sequence on river bank showing Indian men stoking fire, body burning on pile, Indian men preparing corpses to be burnt.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Labyrinth
Location
Ganges River
Year
1966
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Reel 35 mm, Digital Video Disk, Born Digital, ProRes
Shooting format
35mm eastman color neg
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486