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1962: Sunset in Calcutta with Silhouettes of People

1962: Sunset in Calcutta with Silhouettes of People

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  • Year1962
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationCalcutta, India
  • Duration12s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1962 in Calcutta India

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Sunset in Calcutta with Silhouettes of People — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1962 capturing a serene sunset in Calcutta, India. The warm golden light of the setting sun illuminates the bustling streets and open spaces, with silhouettes of people enjoying the evening. This nostalgic footage showcases everyday life in mid-20th century India, offering a rare glimpse into the city's atmosphere during a peaceful transition from day to night. The film’s grainy texture and natural color palette enhance its authentic, archival quality, making it ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, and cultural storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
12s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67973981

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1399 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label
feb
Reel-level year note
1962
Reel-level location note
india,calcuta,bengali
Date
1962 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
Calcutta, India Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Topics & Keywords

  • sunset
  • sun
  • love
  • affection
  • couple
  • daylight
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  • fun
  • joy
  • daytime
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  • scene
  • family
  • holding
  • people crowd
  • evening
  • calcutta
  • 1962
  • home video
  • 1962 Calcutta sunset
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 8mm home movie
  • Indian street life 1960s
  • golden hour footage
  • retro Calcutta
  • archival Indian footage
  • nostalgic 1960s
  • outdoor sunset scene
  • vintage home video
  • historical India
  • evening street scene
  • old film footage
  • 1960s India
  • cultural documentary
  • retro film
  • vintage 8mm
  • 8mm film
  • sunset in India
  • old home movie

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