Berkeley Hill

Good Manners

A nation's culture is a measure of its maturity. Culture, however is a living reality and our daily lives reflect in how we behave towards one another. This film approaches this subject and emphasises the need for consideration of others, which is the best foundation for good manners.

Forms and Designs

A short film that sets up an opposition between functional forms of industrial age and decorative ones from Indian tradition.

Shantiniketan - The Abode of Peace

This film gives the viewer impressions of Shantiniketan, an institute for the arts established by the poet and artist Rabindranath Tagore in 1901 at Bolpur, not far from Calcutta. The school gradually came to be known as Vishva Bharati.

Yoga For Health

An early work highlighting the importance of yoga. Introduces viewers to the ancient science of yoga and shows certain asanas, which if practiced can help to build up bodily strength, stamina, and mental alertness.

Six Years of Freedom

This documentary highlights the achievements of India in the political, economic, and international fields since she attained Independence. The framing of her Constitution, the integration of the States and the general elections, the rehabilitation of displaced persons, the river valley projects, and the setting up of a chain of National Laboratories are some of the achievements shown here.

The Case of Mr. X

Stressing the need for civic sense this documentary pleads for better understanding of other people's problems and the sharing of amenities and services offered by society. This film revolves round a man whose every action is motivated by selfish interests, which ultimately lands him in an unfortunate situation.

The Case of Mr. Critic

Our achievements since Independence are great enough to sustain our faith in our country's future. Some of these are the river valley projects, the irrigation schemes, the production locomotives and aircraft. But there are some people who decry every new idea and scheme. This film shows the damage caused by loose and irresponsible talk and highlights the need for active participation in the building up of our country.

Realm of Sound

This short film is essentially an advertisement for radio in India. After a brief discussion of the history of Indian radio, it proceeds to showcase an all-star cast of actors, singers and musicians whose work could be heard on the radio.