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★ 8 · 1968 · 330m · Documentary
A documentary biography of Mahatma Gandhi, tracing his life from 1869 to 1948 through archival photographs, live-action footage, animation, and historical prints. Narrated largely in Gandhi’s own words, the film follows his political journey and lifelong pursuit of truth and nonviolence. Directed by Vithalbhai Jhaveri, it exists in multiple versions of varying lengths and languages.
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