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A white guy with a camera 'discovers' tribes in 1928—what could go wrong?

Nyimsao and Kheseto: A Tale of the Naga Hills (1928)

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Overview

Documentary

The life of the people of the Naga Hills, Assam, including sports activities and tribal ceremonies, presented within a fictional framework.

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Standout Aspects

Production

Rare 1928 footage of Naga ceremonies, ethically complicated as hell.

Best for:Solo: When you want to interrogate your own documentary consumption habits.·Background: Muted while you read the actual history of the Naga people.
Heads up:Disturbing: Colonial framing treats people as specimens, not subjects.
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Director

C. Suydam Cutting

ReleasedFeb 1, 1928
Runtime1h 21m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitylow
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
BFI
The British Council

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

C. Suydam Cutting was a wealthy explorer and dog breeder who 'collected' footage like others collected stamps.

Cultural

The Naga Hills are now Nagaland, India—this footage exists because British colonial rule made access possible for outsiders.

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Assam in 1928

Assam in 1928

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