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Shot on 8mm film in 1962, this vintage home movie captures a bustling artificial harbor in Calcutta, India. People wade and swim in the shallow water as traditional wooden boats rest along the muddy banks. A large steel truss bridge spans the background, its intricate structure visible above the activity. The footage shows a mix of men, women, and children in period clothing, some carrying baskets, moving through the water. The image has the characteristic grain, color fading, and slight distortion of Super 8 film, offering a nostalgic glimpse into daily life in mid-century India.
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