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Date released

18 Nov 1935

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

337

NoS ID

005997

Story no

7 / 10

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Giant Buddha.

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Life of Buddha, The (2004)

Subject

Philosophy; Religious studies

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 90 minutes), £19.99

A reflection on the life and teachings of Buddha and the legacy of enlightenment seeking that he left. Perpetuated today by the Dalai Lama, the film takes a look at the origins of Buddhism over 2,500 years...

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Shogun Macbeth (1986 Video)

Director

John R. Briggs

A Japanese adaptation by John R. Briggs videotaped at the Playhouse 46. The costumes are those of a samurai army, the witches wear Kabuki make-up, and the set is dominated by a large, sculptured Buddha....

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Buddha’s Birthday

Date released

17 May 1928

Series name

Empire News Bulletin

Issue no

214

NoS ID

048992

Story no

5 / 9

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Ceylon Celebrates 2,500 Anniversary of Buddha’s Death

Date released

31 May 1956

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

2635

NoS ID

046626

Story no

3 / 9

Extras

1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 ephemera, 1 shot list

100,000 worship in honour of Founder of Buddhist faith.

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Buddha, The (2010)

Director

David Grubin

Subject

Religious studies

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 1 NTSC, 120 minutes), $24.99

THE BUDDHA, a two-hour documentary from Emmy Award winner David Grubin, relates the life of the Indian sage who famously gained enlightenment as he sat beneath a fig tree two-and-a-half millennia ago. This...

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(Untitled record)

Date released

7 Jan 1929

Series name

Pathe Pictorial

Issue no

562

NoS ID

348150

Story no

4 / 5

NoS synopsis: rejoicing for the soul of Sisowath, in the Paradise of Buddha.

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Song of Ceylon (1934 Film)

Director

Basil Wright

Producer

John Grierson

Subject

Anthropology; Economics

Distribution

Film (16mm)

The traditional customs of the island of Ceylon are contrasted with the demands of western commerce. In four parts: 1) THE BUDDHA, deals with the legendary coming of Buddha to free the natives from their...

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Hail "Living Buddha"

Date released

9 Jul 1934

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

351

NoS ID

033344

Story no

4 / 5

Panchen Lama returning to regained Tibet throne. Exiled since 1912, spiritual leader of 450 millions urges Buddhist unity.

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Sokkuram Grotto (1999 Video)

Subject

Religious studies

Distribution

Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 45 min., 1999 sale: £14.99 (inclusive)

Looks at the Buddhist concept of the enlightment of Buddha and at the history of the Sokkuram grotto, built in the 8th century during the reign of the Shilla dynasty to preserve the truth of Buddhism.

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