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Shot on 8mm film in 1970, this vintage footage captures a stark contrast in Mumbai, India, between a makeshift settlement and towering high-rise buildings under construction. People in traditional clothing gather near simple huts on barren land, while a cyclist rides past on a dirt road. The scene, framed by tree branches, shows the rapid urban development of the era, with a distinct purple tint and film grain characteristic of Super 8 home movies. This archival clip offers a poignant glimpse into the social and architectural changes of 1970s India.
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