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Calcutta Pageant

1912 · 4 min

A brief, silent glimpse of imperial spectacle, more historical curiosity than immersive experience.

Genres
Documentary
Starring
King George V of the United Kingdom
Overview
Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.

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Genres
Documentary
Starring
King George V of the United Kingdom
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    slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • power
    • colonialism
    • class
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour0
    Realism10
    Romance0
    Tension1
    Darkness2
    Complexity1
    Emotional weight1

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Starring
    King George V of the United Kingdom
    Runtime
    4 min
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    No Language

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