The Sword and the Flute (1959): reparto, argumento y streaming
1959 · Película · ★ 3.5
Released in 1959, The Sword and the Flute is a documental film directed by James Ivory, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. Visual images consist entirely of Indian miniature paintings, while an off-screen narrator traces the rise of this art form within the courts of Akbar (1542-1605), who united what is now India and Pakistan, and his son Jahangir (1569-1627). Two schools of the miniature paintings, done by anonymous artists, flourished after Akbar established unity and peace across what had been many smaller states: the Moghul (Islamic) school and the Rajput (Hindu) school. The Moghul paintings record the events of the court, while the Rajput school connects physical beauty and, in particular, the longing of women to the transcendent values of the spirit.
Who’s in it. The Sword and the Flute stars Saeed Jaffrey as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Sword and the Flute has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sword and the Flute page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sword and the Flute tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, BTS: La Película, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch The Sword and the Flute (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sword and the Flute change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sword and the Flute worth watching?
- The Sword and the Flute holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documental. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sword and the Flute?
- The Sword and the Flute stars Saeed Jaffrey.
- When was The Sword and the Flute released?
- The Sword and the Flute was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.