Song of Ceylon

Synopsis

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 fear-worship of the devil; 2) THE VIRGIN ISLAND, examines the native culture and economy of the island; 3) THE VOICES OF COMMERCE compares the native methods of husbandry with the new industrial processes; 4) THE APPAREL OF A GOD asserts the continuity of life and tradition.

Series

Britain in the Thirties

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 40 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1934-5

Availability

Hire

Subjects

Anthropology; Economics

Keywords

Sri Lanka

Credits

Director

Basil Wright

Producer

John Grierson

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

GPO Film Unit

Sponsor

Name

Ceylon Tea Propaganda Board

Distributor

Name

BFI Film Bookings Unit

Email

bookings.films@bfi.org.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7957 8938 / 8935

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN