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Sikkim

Sikkim

Status

Released

Release

1971

Runtime

55m

Storyline

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.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
55m
Apr 1, 1971
Languages
English
Director
Production Countries
India

Top Cast

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