India hovers between dream and nightmare. The British have departed India, the nation is gripped by terror and violence. Long repressed by colonial rule, the vicious feud between Muslim and Hindu now erupts into butchery, rioting and murder. Rated: M
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
324169
Language
English
Audience classification
MA
Subject categories
History → India - History - Autonomy and independence movements
History → India - History - British occupation, 1765-1947
Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)