Research Catalog

Surpanakha

Title
Surpanakha [electronic resource]
Publication
1976.

Available Online

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Vālmīki.
  • Richmond, Farley P., 1938-
  • Michigan State University.
Description
2 streaming video files (NTSC) (93 min.) : sd., col.
Summary
An English-language presentation of a 10th century kutiyattam dance-drama of Kerala State, South India by students of the Michigan State Department of Theater. After preliminary rituals including the chanting of the plot summary, the drama, based on incidents drawn from the Ramayana, unfolds the story of a love-sick demoness disguised as a beautiful woman who attempts to seduce her unwilling victim.
Subjects
Note
  • Subtitle: The amorous demoness.
  • Produced by the Department of Theater, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. Director: Farley Richmond. Narrator: Brad Graham. Costumer: Lois Florkey.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding (note)
  • Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 10188
OCLC
NYPY847039535-F
Title
Surpanakha [electronic resource]
Imprint
1976.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding
Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-456.
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Local Subject
Television. Surpanakha.
Added Author
Vālmīki. Rāmāyaṇa.
Richmond, Farley P., 1938- Director
Michigan State University.
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 10188
*MGZIC 9-456 (former)
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