The Beatles and India (2021)

Directed by

Ajoy Bose

Genre

documentary, music

Country

United Kingdom

Runtime

1h 32m

Rated

12

Rating

6.3 of 10 from 22 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary looks at how the Beatles became fascinated with Indian music, spirituality, and culture in the 1960s. It focuses on their 1968 trip to Rishikesh and the lasting impact they had on India.

informativenostalgicrespectfulreflectiveinsightfulsereneeducationalcontemplative

What happens

The Beatles and India is a 2021 documentary film directed by Indian author and political journalist Ajoy Bose. It covers the Beatles' immersion in Indian culture and philosophy during the 1960s, including the band's 1968 stay in Rishikesh, and their influence on modern Indian culture. The documentary's world premiere took place on 29 May 2021, to close the UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF). (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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