Discover India through a handpicked collection of documentaries

Docs by Moundain is a collection of handpicked, good and free documentaries on India available for free in the internet.

Environment


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An activist’s battle to stop illegal mining in India’s Aravalli mountains (26:00)
Asbestos: The toxic mineral endangering millions in India (26:00)
Research estimates more than six million Indians could contract asbestos-related diseases in the coming decades. Activists are demanding the government act now to protect citizens
The Gatekeepers of Sandalwood (33:00)
A group of forest guards have been guarding sandalwood trees worth crores of rupees for ages, risking their own lives to protect them
No Water, No Village  (29:00)
Low snowfall and receding glaciers threaten livelihoods in the Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh and Zanskar in Ladakh. Meet the scientists and activists working for local solutions.
Khee :Terror of Stray dogs in Ladakh (35:00)
The alarming number of free ranging stray dogs are on the prowl, upsetting the ecology, hunting endangered wild life and even attacking humans in Ladakh - the magnificent Indian terrain otherwise known for its high passes, cold deserts, monasteries and prayer flags. Come and see the unbiased and pure facts put together and see if you can make a difference!
Gasland (:00)
After being offered $100,000 in 2008 by a gas exploration company seeking to drill on his family’s land, Josh Fox decided to learn more about the industry. Though the offer was tempting, he was determined to find out more about the process known as fracking and how it affects communities near gas drilling sites. Gasland records Fox’s […]
Can India Save The ‘Dying’ Ganga River? (50:00)
India’s holiest river, ‘The Ganga’ has sustained and nourished hundreds of millions of people’s lives and livelihoods through the centuries. But today, the river is facing a slow death. Over most of its length, the Ganga is dangerously polluted. Unplanned urban and industrial growth have led to the river system’s abuse, turning it into a […]
What’s causing pollution in India (25:00)
India is suffering unprecedented levels of air pollution, with warnings of dire consequences for people’s health. India’s top court says the capital is choking every year and blames state government for failing to curb pollution. A car-rationing system has been launched, but the Supreme court considers it a ‘gimmick’ and wants firm action to address […]
Most Polluted Major City On Earth | Race For Clean Air (26:00)
New Delhi is the most polluted major city in the world, and air quality is so bad that it’s the equivalent of smoking ten cigarettes a day. UNEP Clean Air Advocate, electric mobility entrepreneur and ABB FIA Formula E Championship racing driver, Lucas Di Grassi, travels to Delhi to see for himself the fight against […]
Hampi – Valley of the Kings (88:00)
The small village of Hampi was once the capital of an empire stretching across the whole of Southern India. But with the ancient city’s fortifications in ruins, Hampi has little defence against the invading forces of development. In the last 15 years, tourism has grown 75% and now threatens the local community’s way of life […]
Jharia (28:00)
A film about eighty-five-year-old Simon Uraon, the Water Man from Jharkhand, working relentlessly on water management and environmental protection in the villages of Jharkhand, since he was fourteen. Biju Toppo is a two-time National-Award winning documentary filmmaker from Ranchi, Jharkhand. He is one of the first Adivasi filmmakers to have effectively used a camera to […]
Dhanauri Wetlands as Ramsar Site & Sarus Sanctuary (35:00)
This Documentary Film has been made as Part of a Campaign to Save Wetlands in India with a Specific Example of Dhanauri Wetlands that deserves to be a Ramsar Site & Wetland of International Importance and a Sarus Sanctuary. Dhanauri Wetlands is home to over 50000 Birds of 216 Species – Migratory & Resident – […]
Ever Slow Green (56:00)
In the light of the current events in Auroville the award-winning documentary film Ever Slow Green about Auroville’s unique reforestation work is being made available for free. The current threats to Auroville’s forests are hundred-fold to the ones of 2018/2019 mentioned in the film – just this time they come from within. And the threats […]
Future Ready Tami Nadu – Climate Change Documentary (19:00)
Future Ready Tamil Nadu’ is a 19 min documentary film on climate change and its impact on ecology. With a coastline of 1076 km, Tamil Nadu, located in the southern part of india, is potentially highly sensitive and vulnerable to climate change and its impact which is disrupting economy and affecting lives of people & […]
Gaur in my garden (26:00)
The Film looks at human-animal interactions and conflicts arising in Kotagiri, Nilgiris – a key biodiversity hotspot in India, through the experiences of the residents of the Keystone Foundation Campus with the Gaur or the Indian Bison, a threatened and endangered species. Rita Banerji is a conservation filmmaker. Under her banner Dusty Foot Productions, she has […]
The Pangthi Story (26:00)
The Film explores the transition of an entire village from one that slaughtered hundreds and thousands of Amur Falcons, the longest travelling raptors in the world, who fly from Siberia every fall to roost in Pangti, a small village in Nagaland, to becoming their most fervent preservationists. National Film Awards, India (Award)Kolkata, India (Award)California, USA […]
Earth Witness: Reflections of the Times and the Timeless (61:00)
Four common people living in diverse climatic regions, find themselves on the front line of a complex crisis: climate change. The Film follows how they use this challenge as a part of their art with nature. Best Film: Climate Change and Sustainable Technologies, CMS Vatavaran Film Festival, Delhi Best Cinematography, CMS Vatavaran Film Festival, Delhi […]
Wounded Hills: A documentary on the environmental issues of the Western Ghats (21:00)
Showcases the Western Ghats of Kerala, highlighting both its beauty and the destruction caused by human activity. The Western Ghats is a highly biodiverse region, but the increasing demand for resources to support the rising population is depleting natural resources at an alarming rate, leading to natural disasters. The documentary emphasizes the need for restrictions on these activities and the importance of sustainable development to preserve the environment for future generations.
Forest Man (17:00)
Since the 1970’s Majuli islander Jadav Payeng has been planting trees in order to save his island. To date he has single handedly planted a forest larger than Central Park NYC. His forest has transformed what was once a barren wasteland, into a lush oasis. Humble yet passionate and philosophical about his work. Payeng takes […]
The Last Hope (20:00)
How citizens can contribute into discovery of new frog species and save bull frogs in the Western Ghats of India.