Arunachal Pradesh or Assam in 1934

Synopsis

Part of India on Film: 1899 – 1947 Excerpt from "Aka and Daffla Dances (1934)" Dancers from the Dafla (Daphla) tribe perform spectacular tight-rope tricks, and act out a ritualised hunt with masks.

Duration (minutes)

0:00:48

Year of Production

1934

Director

G. Mackrell. Tejinder Jouhal

Producer

British Film Institute & The British Council