The Flute and the arrow
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Documentary and drama are combined in this portrayal of the rites of the Muria tribe in India. Portrays the Murias' religious beliefs in pantheistic gods, guardians and evil demons in dangerous animals. The flute and the arrow are of symbolic importance : the decorated flute stands for tenderness and love, the bow and arrow are the means to defend the tribe against the dangerous jungle animals. The fictional theme of the film describes the villagers' fight against the leopard and the sacrifice of one man's life to appease the gods.
Credits
- Directed by
- Arne Sucksdorff
- Written by
- Arne Sucksdorff
- Cinematography
- Arne Sucksdorff
- Music
- Ravi Shankar
Complete catalog record
Documentary and drama are combined in this portrayal of the rites of the Muria tribe in India. Portrays the Murias' religious beliefs in pantheistic gods, guardians and evil demons in dangerous animals. The flute and the arrow are of symbolic importance : the decorated flute stands for tenderness and love, the bow and arrow are the means to defend the tribe against the dangerous jungle animals. The fictional theme of the film describes the villagers' fight against the leopard and the sacrifice of one man's life to appease the gods.
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Sources
- 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, sound, description, catalog record
- Wikidata · Q13422592 ↗ — country, genre, credits
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