The Flute of Krishna
Produced by the Eastman Kodak Company and shot in a then-experimental process, two-color Kodachrome, Martha Graham's dance "The Flute of Krishna" is performed by students from the Eastman School of Music. It's likely (but unconfirmed) that the film was directed by an uncredited Rouben Mamoulian.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1926 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Fantasy, Romance |
| Director | Rouben Mamoulian |
| Runtime | 7 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (6 votes) |
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The film constructs its mythological narrative through avant-garde dance, relying entirely on the expressiveness of movement and the rich, albeit limited, two-color palette. Each frame is a stage where gesture replaces dialogue, conveying a timeless romance.
What lingers after viewing is the haunting beauty of silhouettes moving through abstract color fields—a century-old technological dream preserved in motion. It’s a rare glimpse into the embryonic fusion of dance and cinema. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Rouben Mamoulian
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In a contemplative quiet, allowing the hypnotic flow of movement and early color to wash over you.
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