A throw of dice : A romance of India / Domenico Procacci presents a Fandango Production ; A Silent Music Production in association with the British Film Institute ; produced by Tim Pearce & Nadine Luque ; by Niranjan Pal ; directed by F. Osten ; assisted by Alan Campbell ; supervisor in India, Himansu Rai ; scenario by W. A. Burton.
Publisher:
BFI,
Copyright Date:
2007
Description:
1 videodisc (74 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (20 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm)
Seta Devi, Charu Roy, Himansu Rai, Sarada Gupta. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1929, remastered with English intertitles and new orchestral track in 2006. Full screen presentation. Special features: exclusive filmed interview with Nitin Sawhney -- fully illustrated booklet with essays by film historian Amrit Gangar.
Summary:
Inspired by the gambling episode in the ancient Hindu epic the Mahabharata, this rare classic of silent cinema tells of two kings who share a passion for reckless gambling, and for the same woman. A throw of dice is the third film in a pioneering trilogy of silent films made through a unique partnership between German director Franz Osten and Indian actor-producer Himansu Rai.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)183258344
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.