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On the Fringes of Indian Society

In Episode 6 the attention is turned to some encounters with people and groups that were ostensibly outside his principal focus, which was to come to grips with the mystery of essential Indian culture. The activities described here offer something of a potpourri, and their only common trait would seem to be that they are outliers. Nevertheless, there is an additional unifying thread in this episode that relates to Malle’s overarching theme, and that is the degree to which Indian society has always largely tolerated and provided a peaceful home for diverse customs and lifestyles. The episode successively takes up the activities of five interesting social groups, each of which has its own fascinating ways of operating.

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  • Originally Aired January 1, 1969
  • Runtime 55 minutes
  • Network ORTF
  • Created December 30, 2018 by
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  • Modified May 22, 2023 by
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Name Type Role
Louis Malle Director