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Sikkim

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Documentary
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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.

04-01-1971
55 min
Sikkim
Backdrop for Sikkim

Main Cast

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Satyajit Ray
Writer:
Satyajit Ray
Production:
The Chogyal of Sikkim Palden Thondup Namgyal

Key Crew

Original Music Composer:
Satyajit Ray

Locations and Languages

Country:
IN
Filming:
IN
Languages:
en