Borrowed Fire

Duration: 49

Year Published: 2000

Creator: Kathanjali Productions

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Describes the Topava Kuthu tradition of shadow puppetry from the southwestern coast of India. Emphasizes the spiritual and cultural significance of this longstanding performance art tradition. Narrates the main stories told through puppetry, which present social ideals in family relationships. Illustrates the process of making shadow puppets and describes the major characters in the puppet show.