INDIA · 1957

Oraon

Ritwik Ghatak
indigenous tribes Oraon people Chhota Nagpur region tribal culture ethnographic documentary
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In 1957, Ghatak premiered Oraon. This is often regarded as a preparatory work for Ajantrik and is based on the Oraon tribes. It was shot in 1955 in Chhota Nagpur. Incidentally, some footage from Oraon was also used in Ajantrik.

Year1957
CountryIndia
DirectorRitwik Ghatak
Oraon

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