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Shot on 8mm film in 1962, this vintage footage captures a bustling riverside market in Calcutta, India. Wooden stilt houses with thatched roofs line the waterway, where small boats serve as mobile vendors and transport. People in traditional clothing move along the docks, some carrying goods, others preparing their boats. The scene is viewed through a dark frame, suggesting the perspective of a passenger on a moving boat. The film shows natural wear, including grain and slight color fading, characteristic of home movie footage from the era. The atmosphere is lively and authentic, offering a glimpse into daily life on the waterways of 1960s Calcutta.
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