The Flute and the Arrow

The Flute and the Arrow

Arne Sucksdorff’s ethnographic feature documents the life and rituals of the Muria people in the Bastar jungle of central India, focusing on their traditions, music, and relationship to the natural environment. Presented with Sucksdorff’s lyrical visual style, the film was selected for the 1958 Cannes Film Festival.

Overview

Release Date
Dec 26, 1957
Original Title
En djungelsaga
Runtime
75 minutes
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Language
sv
Production Companies
Sandrew-Ateljéerna, Stockholm, Arne Sucksdorff Filmproduktion
Production Countries
Sweden