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Shot on 8mm film in 1962, this vintage home movie captures daily life on the waterways of Calcutta, India. A woman in a light-colored shirt paddles a narrow wooden boat loaded with fresh produce, navigating past stilt houses and other vessels. The footage shows a bustling riverside community, with people visible on the banks and in other boats, including a child in a wide-brimmed hat. The warm, slightly faded colors and visible film grain evoke a strong sense of nostalgia and historical authenticity, offering a rare glimpse into mid-century urban life in India.
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