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Sikkim

1971 · 55 min · Director: Satyajit Ray

Sikkim (1971) is a documentary drama, directed by Satyajit Ray. It stars Satyajit Ray. The 55-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What Sikkim Is About

Satyajit Ray's poetic documentary was commissioned by the Chogyal (King) of Sikkim at a time when he felt the sovereignty of Sikkim was under threat from both China and India. Ray's documentary is about the sovereignty of Sikkim. The film was banned by the government of India when Sikkim merged with India in 1975. The ban was finally lifted by the Ministry of External Affairs in September 2010. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.

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What is Sikkim about?

Satyajit Ray's poetic documentary was commissioned by the Chogyal (King) of Sikkim at a time when he felt the sovereignty of Sikkim was under threat from both China and India. Ray's documentary is about the sovereignty of Sikkim.

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How long is Sikkim?

Sikkim runs for 55 minutes (55m).

When did Sikkim come out?

Sikkim was released in 1971.

Who directed Sikkim?

Sikkim was directed by Satyajit Ray.

Who stars in Sikkim?

Sikkim stars Satyajit Ray.

What is Sikkim's rating?

Sikkim holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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