Shows the State of Kerals followed by a detailed look at preparations for the Kathakali, the traditional all-night dance of Kerala which depicts the war between the gods. Concludes with excerpts from the dance.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
005821
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Kerala (India)
Documentary → Documentary films - India
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)