The Flute and the Arrow (1957)

Name: The Flute and the Arrow
Genre: Drama, Documentary, Adventure
Released: 1957-12-26
Duration: 85 min
Cast: Chendru, Tengru-Shikari, Ginjo, Riga, Martin Held

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.

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Released 1957-12-26 · 85 min · Drama, Documentary, Adventure

Directed by Arne Sucksdorff

Cast

Chendru
Tengru-Shikari
Ginjo
Riga
Martin Held