Sikkim
1971 · 55 MIN · IMDB 7.2 · 261 VOTES · DIR. Satyajit Ray
Overview
Satyajit Ray's poetic documentary was commissioned by the Chogyal (King) of Sikkim at a time when he felt the sovereignty of Sikkim was under threat from both China and India. Ray's documentary is about the sovereignty of Sikkim. The film was banned by the government of India when Sikkim merged with India in 1975. The ban was finally lifted by the Ministry of External Affairs in September 2010. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
Dialogue Timeline — 272 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:03:21 In place of what is now the mightiest mountains in the world
00:04:08 extends along the northern border of lndia
00:04:50 Unless one know where to look for it.
00:05:53 and others all flow into the Teesta
00:07:43 Cardamom. Widely used as a cooking spice
00:08:57 Lachung takes its name from the river that runs through it.
00:11:12 Thanks to a growing network of jeepable roads.
00:13:17 One day of every week throughout the year
00:14:29 were hill tribe called the Lepchas.
00:15:14 The Sikkimese, who originally came from Nepal, were Hindus.
00:16:47 the one at Pemayangtse in the west
00:17:37 This beautiful morning from Tibet
00:19:04 The Lama's blessing takes the symbolic form of colored ribbons
00:20:29 and its architecture.
00:21:40 There were three children by the marriage
00:22:26 Its uncluttered appearance is partly explained by its population.
00:27:19 August. September. October. November. December.
00:31:53 To get an idea of the diversity of Gangtok's population
00:35:34 prayers are held in the palace chapel.
00:38:23 the beginning of the festivities.
00:40:45 the musicians who perform their own ritual dance
00:44:37 depot themselves in the grounds around the arena
00:49:59 from bamboo containers.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed272
Dialogue density4.9 lines / min
First line00:03:21
Final line00:49:59
Production Record
DirectorSatyajit Ray
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes261