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Indian Documentary Films on Cultural Heritage

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Which documentary film by Adoor Gopalakrishnan explores the rich cultural heritage of Kerala through the eyes of a young boy?

  1. Elippathayam

  2. Nizhalkuthu

  3. Anantaram

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elippathayam (1981) is a documentary film by Adoor Gopalakrishnan that follows a young boy named Unni as he explores the cultural heritage of Kerala through various traditional art forms, including Kathakali, Theyyam, and Koodiyattam.

In the documentary film "Charulata 2011", filmmaker Agnidev Chatterjee explores the life and works of which renowned Bengali writer?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

  3. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay

  4. Satyajit Ray


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charulata 2011 is a documentary film by Agnidev Chatterjee that delves into the life and works of Rabindranath Tagore, one of the most influential figures in Bengali literature and a Nobel laureate.

Which documentary film by Anand Patwardhan examines the impact of globalization on the lives of traditional artisans in India?

  1. Bombay: Our City

  2. Father, Son and Holy War

  3. War and Peace

  4. Jai Bhim Comrade


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bombay: Our City (1985) is a documentary film by Anand Patwardhan that explores the impact of globalization and urban development on the lives of traditional artisans in Bombay (now Mumbai).

The documentary film "Gulabi Gang" by Nishtha Jain focuses on the remarkable work of which women's rights activist in Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Sampat Pal

  2. Medha Patkar

  3. Irom Sharmila

  4. Teesta Setalvad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gulabi Gang (2012) is a documentary film by Nishtha Jain that follows the story of Sampat Pal, a women's rights activist in Uttar Pradesh, India, who leads a group of women known as the Gulabi Gang to fight against gender-based violence and oppression.

In the documentary film "The Great Indian Kitchen", filmmaker Jeo Baby explores the struggles and frustrations of a young woman navigating the patriarchal norms of a traditional Indian household.

  1. The Great Indian Kitchen

  2. Ee.Ma.Yau

  3. Uyare

  4. Kumbalangi Nights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Indian Kitchen (2021) is a Malayalam-language documentary film by Jeo Baby that examines the patriarchal norms and gender roles prevalent in traditional Indian households through the eyes of a young woman.

Which documentary film by Rakesh Sharma explores the unique cultural traditions and rituals of the Konyak Naga tribe in Nagaland?

  1. The Hornbill Festival

  2. The Living Roots Bridge

  3. The Last Dance of the Sarus Crane

  4. The Great Indian Bustard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hornbill Festival (2010) is a documentary film by Rakesh Sharma that showcases the vibrant cultural traditions and rituals of the Konyak Naga tribe during the annual Hornbill Festival in Nagaland.

In the documentary film "Searching for Saraswati", filmmaker Amitabh Ghosh investigates the ancient river Saraswati and its significance in Indian mythology and culture.

  1. Searching for Saraswati

  2. The River of Life

  3. Ganga: The River of Life

  4. Yamuna: A River's Journey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Searching for Saraswati (2002) is a documentary film by Amitabh Ghosh that explores the historical and cultural significance of the ancient river Saraswati, which is mentioned in various Hindu texts and is believed to have once flowed through the Indian subcontinent.

Which documentary film by Madhusree Dutta explores the lives of three generations of women in a traditional Bengali family?

  1. Memories in March

  2. The House on Gulmohar Avenue

  3. The Daughters of Mother India

  4. Devi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Memories in March (2011) is a documentary film by Madhusree Dutta that follows the lives of three generations of women in a traditional Bengali family, examining their relationships, struggles, and aspirations.

In the documentary film "The World Before Her", filmmaker Nisha Pahuja explores the lives of young women in a shelter home in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, who have been ostracized by their families.

  1. The World Before Her

  2. Daughters of Destiny

  3. The Burning Season

  4. India's Daughter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Before Her (2012) is a documentary film by Nisha Pahuja that follows the lives of young women in a shelter home in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, who have been abandoned by their families and are struggling to rebuild their lives.

Which documentary film by Anand Gandhi and Khushboo Ranka examines the impact of technology on human relationships and the changing nature of love in the digital age?

  1. Ship of Theseus

  2. Tumbbad

  3. An Insignificant Man

  4. Love Sonia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tumbbad (2018) is a horror film by Anand Gandhi and Khushboo Ranka that explores the impact of technology on human relationships and the changing nature of love in the digital age.

In the documentary film "The Unseen Sea", filmmaker Kamaleshwar Mukherjee captures the beauty and diversity of the underwater world of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

  1. The Unseen Sea

  2. Oceans

  3. Blue Planet

  4. The Deep


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Unseen Sea (2017) is a documentary film by Kamaleshwar Mukherjee that showcases the vibrant marine life and underwater ecosystems of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Which documentary film by Shaunak Sen follows the lives of three generations of falconers in Rajasthan, India, and their deep connection to the birds they train?

  1. All That Breathes

  2. The Great Indian Bustard

  3. The Last Dance of the Sarus Crane

  4. The Hornbill Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

All That Breathes (2022) is a documentary film by Shaunak Sen that follows the lives of three generations of falconers in Rajasthan, India, and their deep connection to the birds they train.

In the documentary film "The Great Indian Bustard", filmmaker Praveen Singh explores the challenges faced by the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard and the efforts to conserve this majestic bird.

  1. The Great Indian Bustard

  2. The Last Dance of the Sarus Crane

  3. The Hornbill Festival

  4. The Unseen Sea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Indian Bustard (2018) is a documentary film by Praveen Singh that highlights the plight of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard and the conservation efforts underway to protect this iconic bird.

Which documentary film by Payal Kapadia examines the lives of young women in a conservative village in Gujarat, India, and their struggles for freedom and independence?

  1. A Night of Knowing Nothing

  2. The World Before Her

  3. Daughters of Destiny

  4. Memories in March


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Night of Knowing Nothing (2021) is a documentary film by Payal Kapadia that follows the lives of young women in a conservative village in Gujarat, India, and their struggles for freedom and independence.

In the documentary film "The Last Dance of the Sarus Crane", filmmaker Amit Dutta explores the unique courtship dance of the Sarus Crane and the threats to its habitat in the wetlands of Assam.

  1. The Last Dance of the Sarus Crane

  2. The Great Indian Bustard

  3. The Hornbill Festival

  4. The Unseen Sea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Last Dance of the Sarus Crane (2014) is a documentary film by Amit Dutta that showcases the unique courtship dance of the Sarus Crane and the challenges faced by this endangered species due to habitat loss and degradation.

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