Partition: The Day India Burned

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Released January 01, 2007

Overview

Documentary about the effects of Britain's withdrawal from India in 1947 which triggered one of the biggest migrations in history. 15 million were displaced and more than a million lost their lives. The story is told through the testimony of people who lived together for centuries, but were forced out of their homes as one of the largest and most ethnically diverse nations in the world was divided. Dramatised reconstructions evoke some of the mistrust, violence and upheaval that ensued

Runtime

1h 30m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Partition: The Day India Burned


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

  • logo for BBC

    BBC

    United States

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