Simla and Lahore

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

Set in a small town in the region of Tamil Nadu, in southern India, the film follows the days and works of a hijra family. Silky, Mahima, Trisha,...

An european artist writes about his experience in portraying life in Brazil during the colonial period. Aporteiro – concierge and security...

Salvation Army General Commissioner Edward Higgins features in the this film of a brass band parade through a village.

Dignitaries including the Nizam of Hyderabad gather to celebrate the Durbar in honour of George V, who arrives by boat in Bombay.

An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.

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

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

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

Documentary about the Holy Angels Residential School in Alberta, where hundreds of First Nations children were imprisoned.

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

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