Movie

The Sword and the Flute

★ 5.3(4)195924m

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Good to know

Director: James Ivory
Release date: 1959-01-01
Runtime: 24m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: India
Studio: Merchant Ivory Productions

About The Sword and the Flute

The Sword and the Flute is a 1959 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by James Ivory, starring Saeed Jaffrey. It has a runtime of 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sword and the Flute in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Visual images consist entirely of Indian miniature paintings, while an off-screen narrator traces the rise of this art form within the courts of Akbar (1542-1605), who united what is now India and Pakistan, and his son Jahangir (1569-1627). Two schools of the miniature paintings, done by anonymous artists, flourished after Akbar established unity and peace across what had been many smaller states: the Moghul (Islamic) school and the Rajput (Hindu) school. The Moghul paintings record the events of the court, while the Rajput school connects physical beauty and, in particular, the longing of women to the transcendent values of the spirit.

Cast

Saeed Jaffrey

Narrator

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sword and the Flute in Belgium?+

The Sword and the Flute is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Belgium. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Sword and the Flute on Netflix?+

The Sword and the Flute is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is The Sword and the Flute?+

The Sword and the Flute has a runtime of 24 minutes (24 minutes).

Who stars in The Sword and the Flute?+

The Sword and the Flute stars Saeed Jaffrey.

When did The Sword and the Flute come out?+

The Sword and the Flute is a 1959 movie directed by James Ivory.

What genre is The Sword and the Flute?+

The Sword and the Flute is Documentary film.

Who directed The Sword and the Flute?+

The Sword and the Flute was directed by James Ivory.