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India: Matri Bhumi

Year1958
Running time89 min
Directed byRoberto Rossellini
Made inItaly, France
India
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At a glance

India: Matri Bhumi is a documentary film-fiction hybrid directed by Roberto Rossellini. Listed as a 1958 release, it runs 89 minutes and is in Italian. Its subject is India, while its country listings are Italy and France. The film brings together a documentary approach and fictional elements, using a Neorealist style associated with Rossellini alongside poetic voice-over narration. Iranian diplomat Fereydoun Hoveyda was one of the screenplay writers. The film was entered into the 1st Moscow International Film Festival. These details make it a feature for viewers interested in documentary cinema that blends observation with constructed storytelling, as well as those exploring Rossellini’s work or films about India. The entry identifies it as a documentary film and gives no further detail about its individual episodes or story segments.

Who it is for

It may suit viewers interested in India as a documentary subject and in films that combine documentary and fictional forms. Rossellini followers may also be drawn to its Neorealist style and poetic narration.

What is good

  • 89-minute runtime is listed.
  • India is the listed subject.
  • Uses poetic voice-over narration.
  • Fereydoun Hoveyda co-wrote the screenplay.

What to know first

  • The listed language is Italian.
  • Country listings are Italy and France.

Verdict

India: Matri Bhumi combines a documentary subject with fictional elements and poetic narration. Its listed runtime, language, director, and countries help viewers judge whether it fits their interests.

Details

Year
1958wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
89 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Roberto Rosselliniwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Italy, Francewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Subjects
Indiawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0052923wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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