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Shot on 8mm film in 1962, this vintage footage captures daily life at a bustling riverside market in Calcutta, India. Locals in traditional clothing unload fresh catch from wooden boats onto a floating market stall, with children and vendors visible under a simple canopy. The grainy, sun-drenched images show a shirtless man handling goods, while others prepare for trade on the water. The scene reflects a vibrant, authentic moment of commerce and community in mid-century India, with natural lighting and the characteristic imperfections of home movie film.
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