Phantom India

A patient, immersive gaze into a vast and contradictory country, equal parts wonder and unease.

Created by

Louis Malle

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Louis Malle

Overview

Louis Malle called his gorgeous and groundbreaking Phantom India the most personal film of his career. And this extraordinary journey to India, originally shown as a miniseries on European television, is infused with his sense of discovery, as well as occasional outrage, intrigue, and joy.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, satirical and warm. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Class, politics, faith, survival

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Search YouTube for a trailer (opens in a new tab)