The Song of Ceylon
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The Song of Ceylon 1934 Directed by Basil Wright

Ambitious documentary chronicling the cultural life and religious customs of the Sinhalese and the effects of advanced industrialism on such customs.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Documentary
Production Company GPO Film Unit
Release Date 30 November 1934
38 mins
Cast
Lionel Wendt
Lionel Wendt Narrator (voice)
Crew
Director
Basil Wright
Basil Wright
Producer
John Grierson
John Grierson
Cinematography
Basil Wright
Basil Wright
Editor
Basil Wright
Basil Wright
Sound
Alberto Cavalcanti
Alberto Cavalcanti
Music
Walter Leigh
Walter Leigh
Assistant Director
John Taylor
John Taylor