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Phantom India

Name: Phantom India
Director: Louis Malle
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1969-07-25
Rating: 5.4

L'Inde fantôme

Documentary

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1969

1 Season

7 Episodes

Ended

About

Louis Malle called his gorgeous and groundbreaking Phantom India the most personal film of his career. And this extraordinary journey to India, originally shown as a miniseries on European television, is infused with his sense of discovery, as well as occasional outrage, intrigue, and joy.

#yoga#india#communism#caste system

Cast

Louis Malle

as Self - Narrator

Seasons

Miniseries

7 episodes1969

Episodes

Miniseries

Reflections in a Lens

Jul 25, 196955m

How can you capture in the lens of a film camera the essence of a country so diverse, so variegated, and so paradoxical as India?

A Barbarian in Madras

Aug 1, 196955m

Southern India pretends to know nothing about the North. Its language is different, its very nature too. In Madras Louis Malle discovers a striking example of that world of opposites to be found in traditional India: thousands cramming the streets at a strange ceremony centuries old, and a family planning clinic; a film studio making folk-lore musicals, and the famous Kalachetra dance school where dancing is itself a language, a prayer, an invocation to God.

Holy India

Aug 8, 196955m

Louis Malle finds a devotion to a spiritual life that transcends the poverty of the material one and discovers that in a country as crowded as India, religion is the one way for the individual to be alone.

Shadow Without Substance

Aug 15, 196955m

Drifting at random through the numberless villages of the South, Louis Malle finds himself in a timeless, fantastic, and to a western eye, almost surrealist world. Kerala is like a dream, with its exotic lagoons, game reserves and palm-fringed beaches - a species of tropical Paradise Lost. At the same time it's a battleground for the conflicting forces of Capitalism and Maoism, a land where even the Communists are split into three separate parties, and democracy and collectivism wrestle with the traditions of a country that by nature rejects them both.

Invisible Frontiers

Aug 22, 196955m

Although officially abolished, the caste system has not ceased to exert a strong influence on Indian social life. It is not a problem of colour, race nor even of class. It is far subtler and harder to pin down, as Louis Malle discovers as soon as he starts to ask those awkward questions about caste that Indians are reluctant to answer. For the Hindu, division into castes is like a law of nature, a logical expression of his vision of the Universe. Castes are religious boundaries that run through heads and through hearts but not along the ground; they are those invisible frontiers of the mind that to India are so natural and to the West so incomprehensible.

Cults, Creeds and Clans

Aug 29, 196955m

Turning aside from the traditional India of the Hindus, Louis Malle pans his camera on to the India of forgotten tribes and tiny sects. He discovers two versions of Utopia: one, the Ashram at Pondicherry whose disciples claim through yoga to have discovered the secret of the ultimate meaning of life; the other, the natural gentle life of the Todas, a people who live in total sexual freedom, without laws, leaders or class system, at peace with themselves and with their neighbours, and whose only problem is that they are doomed by the advance of civilisation.

Where East Goes West

Sep 5, 196955m

Bombay. It's the last lap of Louis Malle 's journey through India and already it smacks of the West. Bombay is a city on the move, in the middle of an economic boom. Parsee industrialists, Muslim craftsmen, and immigrant labourers from the South all meet here in this cosmopolitan city, whose slums are as poverty-stricken as those of Calcutta, but whose modern factories, oil refineries, and traffic problems all show the shadow of the West. It's where Hinduism meets Industrialisation, where East goes West, where the India of yesterday and today meets the India of tomorrow. But what kind of tomorrow?

Where does Phantom India rank today?

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Stream Phantom India online free in HD on CineFlixo. A talked-about documentary series originally produced in Francés and released in 1969, it's earned a solid 5.4/10 from 12 viewers worldwide.

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Phantom India Cast and Characters

The cast features Louis Malle (as Self - Narrator). Their performances are a major reason Phantom India has built such a passionate audience.

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Phantom India flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy Francés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch Phantom India online for free?

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How many episodes does Phantom India have?

Phantom India has 7 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.

Is Phantom India good? What's the rating?

Phantom India holds a 5.4/10 rating based on 12 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of Phantom India?

The main cast includes Louis Malle.

Is Phantom India available in Francés?

Yes — Phantom India was originally produced in Francés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Phantom India released?

Phantom India first aired in 1969.

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Where can I watch Phantom India for free?

You can watch Phantom India online for free on CineFlixo. All 7 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.

How many seasons and episodes does Phantom India have?

Phantom India currently has 1 season and a total of 7 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.

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In which language is Phantom India originally available?

Phantom India was originally produced in FR. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original FR audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Phantom India first released?

Phantom India first premiered on July 25, 1969 (1969). The series has since concluded its run.