The British Council Movie Trailers

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Total trailers found: 76

Delhi Durbar Trailer (1911)

11 December 1911

A film produced to celebrate the coronation of George V as King-Emperor at the Imperial Durbar of 1911.

Our King Emperor and Queen Empress Hold a Durbar in Delhi Trailer (1912)

01 January 1912

King George V and Queen Mary hold ceremonial court in Delhi.

Three Scottish Painters Trailer (1963)

01 January 1963

A look at the work of the Scottish artists John Maxwell, Joan Eardley and Robin Philipson.

India Trailer (1929)

01 August 1929

Amateur film of the passage to India - complete with guest appearance by Gandhi.

Mahatma Gandhi Noa Khali March Trailer (1947)

04 January 1947

Remarkable amateur footage of Mahatma Gandhi shot by his great nephew in 1947.

Indian Wildlife Park Trailer (1925)

01 March 1925

Accompany a couple on their visit to a local wildlife park.

Lahore - Refugees from India Trailer (1947)

01 August 1947

Millions of Muslims flee to Lahore in the newly created state of Pakistan, prompted by the partition of British India.

Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Bikaner, Lucknow, Benares, Nepal and Great Tiger Shoot Trailer (1922)

10 January 1922

The future Edward VIII enjoys receptions, playing polo and hunting tigers on his royal tour.

From England to India by Air Trailer (1917)

01 June 1917

A state welcome for a Handley Page aircraft arriving in Kolkata.

Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Delhi Trailer (1922)

01 February 1922

The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.

Make Fruitful the Land Trailer (1946)

25 July 1946

A Technicolor film on the principles and practicalities of crop rotation, illustrated with diagrams and models.

Wonderful Temples of India Trailer (1916)

02 April 1916

A Christian take on 'Edenless' India, where heathens are unafraid of snakes, and build 'interesting' temples to their gods.

Papworth Village Settlement Trailer (1946)

25 July 1946

Following the recuperation and treatment of patient Frank Thompson, 'Papworth Village Settlement' is an account of the varied medical and social services available to sufferers of tuberculosis at Papworth.

Delhi and The North Trailer (1947)

01 July 1947

Grand buildings and missionary work come together in the 1947 Indian tour of construction magnate John W.

Villenour (French India: Territory of Pondicherry) Trailer (1914)

03 February 1914

Gorgeously dreamlike colour images of (then) French India – present-day Puducherry.

India - Hardwar Trailer (1931)

02 February 1931

Amateur shots of pilgrims and temples at Haridwar, followed by rural scenes and the Gorrie family at home.

Gangtok and Sikkim Trip Trailer (1935)

01 June 1935

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Madras, Bangalore, Mysore and Hyderabad Trailer (1922)

13 January 1922

This official travelogue of a royal tour follows the Prince on a series of regimental displays and a tiger hunt.

Taj Mahal, Local Indian Scenes and a cruise to Port Said Trailer (1944)

01 August 1944

Luscious colour photography of the Taj Mahal and a Mediterranean cruise to Port Said.

Local Scenes in India and the Taj Mahal Trailer (1947)

10 January 1947

This travelogue takes in some of the most important landmarks of Islamic power in India.

Delhi Durbar Trailer (1902)

29 December 1902

Aristocracy, army, elephants and more mark the start of the 1903 Durbar.

Arrival of the Earl of Lytton at Calcutta Trailer (1922)

01 June 1922

Lord Lytton takes up the post of Governor of Bengal.

Government House Garden Party Trailer (1923)

01 August 1923

Scenes at a garden party given by Earl Lytton, Governor of Bengal, at Government House, Calcutta.

Ajmer Trailer (1937)

01 June 1937

Film of local events in Ajmer province including the fair at Pushkar.

Gaumont Graphic No. 80 Trailer (1911)

01 March 1911

The Maharajah of Jind inspects the guard of honour.

Trip to Manipur Trailer (1935)

01 January 1935

Amateur film of a road trip through northeastern India, showing traditional dances and a gigantic flower float.

Salvation Army Parade in Indian Village - No.1 Trailer (1904)

01 June 1904

Actuality film showing a busy Salvation Army parade in a rural village under the British Raj.

Uti Trailer (1925)

02 March 1925

Snapshots of colonial life around Tamil Nadu, plus a visit to the Toda tribe.

Khyber Pass; Kashmir; Agra Trailer (1928)

01 February 1928

Romantic, atmospheric travelogue capturing some of northern India’s most iconic places – not least the Taj Mahal.

Annual Inspection of the Bodyguard by His Excellency Lord Lytton Trailer (1925)

01 September 1925

The Governor of Bengal and family - on and off duty.

Simla and Lahore Trailer (1933)

01 June 1933

Evocative observational scenes of Simla and Lahore, including the gorgeous Shalimar Gardens and Anarkali Bazar.

Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Calcutta and Delhi Trailer (1921)

01 December 1921

The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.

Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Bombay, Poona, Baroda, Jodhpur and Bikaner Trailer (1922)

10 January 1922

The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.

Nyimsao and Kheseto: A Tale of the Naga Hills Trailer (1928)

01 February 1928

The life of the people of the Naga Hills, Assam, including sports activities and tribal ceremonies, presented within a fictional framework.

The Truth Will Out Trailer (1930)

20 October 1930

Anti-Congress propaganda film made by a District Officer in India.

Delhi to the North West Frontier Trailer (1935)

09 March 1935

Amateur film featuring government buildings in Delhi, a shooting party in Malakand and winter in Abbottabad.

State Entry into Delhi of Lord Curzon, the Viceroy Trailer (1903)

31 January 1903

Film showing the Viceregal party entering Delhi on lavishly decorated elephants, as part of the Coronation durbar of 1903.

Darjeeling Trailer (1937)

01 August 1937

This amateur film gives us a fair idea of the opulent life enjoyed by members of the British government in India.

Old Barak Trailer (1947)

01 July 1947

Amateur film of fishing and geese-shooting trips by a British party in India.

Calcutta Topical No. 1 Trailer (1925)

05 April 1925

Fashionably attired folk attend the races in Kolkata.

Her Excellency Lady Lytton At The Victoria Memorial Trailer (1922)

01 August 1922

Lady Pamela Lytton, wife of the Governor of Bengal, visits the grand marble Victoria Memorial in Calcutta.

Car Assembly, Calcutta Trailer (1926)

01 July 1926

Motorcars take shape - outdoors in a Kolkata yard.

Kashmir Trailer (1941)

01 October 1941

An astonishing English tourist’s view of street life in pre-partition Srinagar and Kashmir.

Procession of Elephants at Jaipur; Galta; Raj Mahal Trailer (1933)

01 August 1933

Armoured elephants, sacred monkeys and a camel carriage from Rajasthan.

Widdicombe Faire Trailer (1947)

01 January 1947

A rendition of the traditional English folksong ‘Widdicombe Fair’, accompanied by drawings.

Aka and Daffla Dances Trailer (1934)

03 June 1934

A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.

Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Peshawar, The Khyber Pass and Rawl Pindi Trailer (1922)

10 January 1922

The future Edward VIII enjoys stunning mountain scenery on a visit to the Khyber Pass during his royr

Kagan Valley Trailer (1931)

01 May 1931

Amateur travelogue of the Kagan Valley and Darband, Pakistan.

Chief Guide at Hyderabad Rally Trailer (1937)

09 March 1937

Girl guides on parade at a rally in southern India attended by Olave Baden-Powell.

Procession at Gangtok Trailer (1940)

02 April 1940

Traditional games, dancing and music among the people of Sikkim - in vivid colour.

Mysore Dasara Trailer (1933)

27 September 1933

The Mysore Palace shines with 100,000 lights in a dazzling 400-year-old celebration.

Scenes at his Excellency the Viceroys's Garden Party at Belvedere Trailer (1926)

10 April 1926

Indian high society enjoy themselves at a Calcutta garden party held to welcome the new Viceroy, Lord Irwin.

Delhi - Jubilee Trailer (1935)

01 February 1935

Amateur footage of Delhi and Jaipur, from a military review to an atmospheric torchlit procession - and some armour-plated elephants.

Calcutta Pageant Trailer (1912)

05 January 1912

Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.

Our Greatest Ambassador Trailer (1922)

10 January 1922

Richly detailed record of the Prince of Wales' Indian tour.

Dancers at Trivandrum Gopinath Trailer (1946)

01 May 1946

Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath.

Ukhrul Medical Tour Trailer (1934)

01 February 1934

A doctor and party visit the villages of eastern Manipur in India's far north east.

Duke of Connaught's Indian Tour Trailer (1921)

28 February 1921

The Duke rides an elephant as he ventures on safari in Bengal.

Randolph Bezzant Holmes India Films Trailer (1919)

01 February 1919

Military occasions around India and Pakistan, featuring the Khyber Pass, Srinagar, Rawalpindi and Peshawar.

Native Life in Bundi Trailer (1935)

01 June 1935

Amateur film showing daily life in Bundi, India.