An American in Madras (2013)
1h 24m
Running Time
December 1, 2013Release Date
An American in Madras (2013)
1h 24m
Running Time
December 1, 2013Release Date
Advertisement
Plot.
Director Karan Bali's insight into a largely unknown slice of Tamil film history. American citizen Ellis R Dungan travelled to India in the 1930s. He intended to stay for six months, but he ended up living in Madras for 15 years, where he directed many key films of the era. This documentary explores Dungan's life and the profound impact he had upon the fledgling Tamil film industry.
Where to Watch.
RentCurrently An American in Madras is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: BFI Player
Streaming in:🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Details.
Advertisement
Wiki.
An American in Madras is a feature-length documentary film directed by Karan Bali. The film highlights American-born Ellis R Dungan's pioneering contribution to the then-developing Tamil Film Industry in South India between 1935 and 1950.