# Sikkim (1971)

English · Released 1971-04-01

Sikkim is a 1971 English film. Satyajit Ray appears in it.

Cast: Satyajit Ray as Narrator (voice)

## Storyline
Satyajit Ray's poetic documentary was commissioned by the Chogyal (King) of Sikkim at a time when he felt the sovereignty of Sikkim was under threat from both China and India. Ray's documentary is about the sovereignty of Sikkim. The film was banned by the government of India when Sikkim merged with India in 1975. The ban was finally lifted by the Ministry of External Affairs in September 2010.  Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.

## Common questions

### When was Sikkim released?
Sikkim was released on 1 April 1971.

### Who stars in Sikkim?
Satyajit Ray star in Sikkim.

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