The Home Movies of T. Burtt — extracts

1933

T. Burtt's home movies include this vivid portrait of Lahore in the 1930s. It's easy to assume that tactless members of the Raj filmed exactly what they wanted without requesting permission. So, it's pleasing to discover that Burtt achieved his extraordinary footage of prayers at the Badshahi Mosque with the help and full approval of the Mosque authorities. Despite the wobbly camera and dodgy angles, this is epic cinema.