A compilation of newsreel footage on the life of Nehru, late Prime Minister of India, who was known all over the world as a symbol of the blending of old and new India. Under his guidance, the country was transformed, and although holding great power he was always accessible to all people. He visited all parts of India and many countries of the world; in turn Delhi became a meeting place for world leaders due to Nehru’s dynamic foreign policy and his belief in the goal of a peaceful world. A portrait of a man of charm, simple tastes and fine intellect who led India in times of strife and in a manner which earned the love and respect of millions.
Content notification
Our collection comprises over 40,000 moving image works, acquired and catalogued between the 1940s and early 2000s. As a result, some items may reflect outdated, offensive and possibly harmful views and opinions. ACMI is working to identify and redress such usages.
Learn more about our collection and our collection policy here. If you come across harmful content on our website that you would like to report, let us know.
How to watch
Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322387
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → International understanding
Documentary → Documentary films - India
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Heads of state
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International cooperation
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International relations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International understanding
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Leadership
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Peace
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Politicians - Biography
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → World politics
History → India - Politics and government - 20th century
History → Nehru, Jawaharlal, 1889-1964
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Leadership
People → Nehru, Jawaharlal, 1889-1964
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)