Fable of the peacock

Duration: 15

Year Published: 1950

Creator: Films inc.

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Lakshimi Wana Singh narrates the fable of the peacock, phrase by phrase, using the stylized hand gestures and body movements of Indian ceremonial and entertainment dances. Close-ups of her face, hands and feet emphasize the subtle characteristics of the animals involved. The story concerns the judgement of the peacock for his vanity. The other animals humble him by contesting his singing skill against that of the nightingale.

Complete Record: Lakshimi Wana Singh narrates the fable of the peacock, phrase by phrase, using the stylized hand gestures and body movements of Indian ceremonial and entertainment dances. Close-ups of her face, hands and feet emphasize the subtle characteristics of the animals involved. The story concerns the judgement of the peacock for his vanity. The other animals humble him by contesting his singing skill against that of the nightingale.