Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair


1h 13m 2005

Brief Synopsis

The ancient South Indian performance art of Kathakali. It charts the life and times of leading dance proponent Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair, who now at 80 years of age narrates his journey from his childhood beginnings, under an unforgiving mentor, to become one of Kerala's most decorated artists.

Film Details

Genre
Dance
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2005

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 13m

Synopsis

The ancient South Indian performance art of Kathakali. It charts the life and times of leading dance proponent Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair, who now at 80 years of age narrates his journey from his childhood beginnings, under an unforgiving mentor, to become one of Kerala's most decorated artists.

Film Details

Genre
Dance
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2005

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 13m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2005

Shown at London Film Festival (World Cinema) October 19-November 3, 2005.