Plot — What is The Sword and the Flute 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1959 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 24 min |
| Audience Score | 52% (5.2/10, 4 votes) |
The Sword and the Flute — FAQ
Is The Sword and the Flute worth watching? The Sword and the Flute holds a 5.2/10 rating from 4 viewers. 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 J
Who directed The Sword and the Flute? Directed by James Ivory.
Who is in the cast of The Sword and the Flute? It stars Saeed Jaffrey.
Where can I stream The Sword and the Flute? Streaming availability for The Sword and the Flute is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Sword and the Flute release? It released in 1959.
