Sikkim (1971)

04/01/1971 (IN) • 55m

Documentary

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Satyajit Ray

Narrator (voice)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

himalaya mountain range

sikkim

banned film

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