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CALCUTTA INDIA-1946: This vintage 8mm home movie captures daily life on a bustling street in post-war Calcutta. A man carries a large white bundle on his head while pushing a two-wheeled cart, passing market stalls with awnings. Other pedestrians walk along the sun-drenched pavement, including a woman holding an umbrella. The footage, shot on 8mm film, shows the characteristic grain and color fading of mid-century home movies, offering a candid glimpse into 1940s urban life in India.
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