The Story of the Swastika

Overview

In the week when Hindus celebrate the holy festival of Diwali, this documentary tells the story of one of their faith's most sacred symbols - the swastika. For many, the swastika has become a symbol synonymous with the Nazis and fascism. But this film reveals the fascinating and complex history of an emblem that is, in fact, a religious symbol, with a sacred past. For the almost one billion Hindus around the world, the swastika lies at the heart of religious practices and beliefs, as an emblem of benevolence, luck and good fortune.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 3, 2013

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC,BBC One

Cast

Anita Rani

Director

Anna Cox

Producer

Anna Cox,Tommy Nagra

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt3314454