Kumbha Mela
Tribute to Michelangelo Antonioni 2012 / Kumbha Mela / Italy 1989
In January 1977 Antonioni travelled to India to film the country’s most important Hindu festival, Kumbha Mela. The pilgrimage is held every twelve years near the city of Allahabad, when the river Ganges is almost dry. There, millions of people gather to spend several days in prayer. This film will be screened in the Tribute to Michelangelo Antonioni II.
Synopsis
In January 1977 Antonioni travelled to India to film the country’s most important Hindu festival, Kumbha Mela. The pilgrimage is held every twelve years near the city of Allahabad, when the river Ganges is almost dry. There, millions of people gather to spend several days in prayer.
About the film
18 min / Color, DIGIBETA
Director Michelangelo Antonioni
/ Dir. of Photography Carlo Di Palma
/ Editor Michelangelo Antonioni
/ Producer Michelangelo Antonioni
/ Contact Istituto Luce Cinecitta Srl
Contacts
Istituto Luce Cinecitta Srl
, 001 73, Rome
Italy
