The Song of Ceylon (1934): Cast & Plot
The Song of Ceylon is a 1934 documentary directed by Basil Wright, starring Lionel Wendt as Narrator (voice). It runs 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 38 min
- Director
- Basil Wright
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- GPO Film Unit
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Song of Ceylon About?
The premise of The Song of Ceylon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ambitious documentary chronicling the cultural life and religious customs of the Sinhalese and the effects of advanced industrialism on such customs.
The Song of Ceylon Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- year 1934
- 1930s
- 20th century
- british documentary movement
The Song of Ceylon Cast & Characters
Lionel Wendt plays Narrator (voice) in The Song of Ceylon. Directed by Basil Wright.
- Director Basil Wright
- Lionel Wendt as Narrator (voice)
More from Basil Wright
One more film directed by Basil Wright: Night Mail.
The Song of Ceylon Plot Summary
What happens in The Song of Ceylon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Guided by the narrator Lionel Wendt, the film offers a measured, cinematic meditation on Sinhalese life—its faith, crafts, and the creeping influence of modernization—told through three interwoven movements that gently trace a culture in transition.
Full summary
The whole story of The Song of Ceylon, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Song of Ceylon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Song of Ceylon Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Ceylonin laulu” and “锡兰之歌”.
- Also known as
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- Ceylonin laulu
- 锡兰之歌
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The Song of Ceylon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Song of Ceylon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Song of Ceylon?
The Song of Ceylon runs 38 minutes.
When was The Song of Ceylon released?
The Song of Ceylon was released on November 30, 1934.
Who directed The Song of Ceylon?
The Song of Ceylon was directed by Basil Wright.
More films by Basil Wright Who is in the cast of The Song of Ceylon?
The Song of Ceylon stars Lionel Wendt as Narrator (voice).
Does The Song of Ceylon have a post-credit scene?
No. The Song of Ceylon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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