Delhi (1938) - extract Shot by the legendary Jack Cardiff - the Oscar-winning cinematographer of 'Black Narcissus' - this is one of a number of short films that he made in India in the late 1930s. As much a study to show off his brilliant Technicolor photography as it is a portrait of Delhi, this film presents the city - and the period - as rarely seen before.
After a brief historical and architectural preamble, the film moves into an extended sequence - seen here - that shows the Jama Masjid and stunningly coloured saris among the gardens of the Red Fort. It's a visual feast, albeit one somewhat undermined by the portentous narration. (Robin Baker)
This film is part of 'Before Midnight' - a touring programme of 27 films shot in India prior to Independence. Further information at http://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/mediatheque_beforemidnight.htm
You can watch 'Delhi' and almost 1000 other complete films and TV programmes free of charge at the Mediatheque at BFI Southbank - http://www.bfi.org.uk/mediatheque
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