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CALCUTTA INDIA-1962: This vintage 8mm home movie captures bustling street life in Calcutta, with crowds of people walking along a busy thoroughfare. The footage shows pedestrians in traditional and casual attire, including men in dhotis and women in sarees, moving past colonial-era buildings and lush trees. A blue bus and other vehicles share the road, while the film's characteristic grain, color fading, and slight motion blur evoke a nostalgic, authentic 1960s atmosphere. The handheld camera follows the flow of daily life, offering a candid glimpse into mid-century urban India.
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