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Urumi: Fighting for Survival
Content Provider | Internet Archive: Cultural Resources of India |
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Description | The film documents the lost heritage of Urumi - a rare weapon of Kalaripayattu, the martial art of Kerala. In older days, it used to have seven flexible blades, running up to 12 feet, though no such specifmen can be found today. The film traces its origin and tries to understand its mystical dangerous portents and symbolism. The martial art tradition goes back to the mythological time of Parashurama and is adumbrated in ancient manuscripts of Dhanurveda. The film imbibes the orality of Urumi from greate masters of martial art and shows the rigorous and exact training required under the vigilant eyes of a Guru fo rusing it efficiently and appropriately. The women hever lagged behind in using this art for survival. The film also traces the Nair resistance of colonial days using Urumi. [Director: Michael Williams] |
Access Restriction | Open |
Content Type | Video |