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The Flute and the Arrow

The Flute and the Arrow

1957·Movie·1h 25m

Drama, Documentary, Adventure

6.9 / 10 (12 votes)

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.

Directed by
Arne Sucksdorff
Original language
Svenska
Released
26 December 1957

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Cast

  • C

    Chendru

  • T

    Tengru-Shikari

  • G

    Ginjo

  • R

    Riga

  • Martin Held

    Martin Held