Dances Of India - Bharatnatyam

Duration: 10min

Year Published: 1944

Creator: Indian Gov't Films Division Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Explains that the basic South Indian dance, filmed against authentic traditional settings, is preserved in its original form. Shows that the gesture language, commonly known as 'MUDRAS' is the very soul of the Indian classical dance. Gives a brief explanation of the principal gestures and two of the more important pieces danced by experts.

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946


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