Flash Back
Originally released in 1974. Flash Back is a documentary film. directed by S. N. S. Sastry. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Made a year before the Emergency, Flashback was commissioned by Films Division to commemorate its 25th anniversary. Sastry, with his ever-surprising style, turns this ‘history of’ film into a joyous mix, bringing archival film footage, documentation of Films Division’s infrastructure, and the musings of John Grierson, Ezra Mir, S Sukhdev and himself together, to tussle with the role of documentary cinema. Today, the unprecedented access to archives like that of Films Division is an open invitation to ‘flashback’ and reassemble the past.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
0h 21m
21 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Films Division of India
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flash Back about?
Made a year before the Emergency, Flashback was commissioned by Films Division to commemorate its 25th anniversary. Sastry, with his ever-surprising style, turns this ‘history of’ film into a j...
Who directed Flash Back?
Flash Back was directed by S. N. S. Sastry.
How long is Flash Back?
Flash Back has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).
When was Flash Back released?
Flash Back was released on June 1, 1974 in theaters.