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.

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The Song Collector (54:00)
Intimate interactions of three generations of the Namgyal family, inspired by the Buddhist concept of the ‘middle path’
Planet Fungi safari in remote Northeast India (50:00)
In the ultimate armchair travel adventure, the hero of fungi lovers across the globe, photographer Stephen Axford, is on the hunt for the answers we all want to know. In their Planet Fungi documentaries Stephen (presenter) and Catherine (writer, cinematographer, director) share the beauty and science of the Kingdom of Fungi. They document mushrooms in […]
Himalaya, Land of Women (51:00)
At an altitude of nearly 4,000 meters, Sking is one of the most isolated villages in the Himalayan region of Zanskar. In just three months, from August to October, the Zanskaris have to harvest and store all their food for the coming year
Cobra Gypsies (53:00)
An adventure with the Indian gypsies, the second movie of Raphael Treza.
Born Again (30:00)
A film about the intricately designed puppets of the Marathi theatre legend – Vishnudas Bhave – and how they were rediscovered and restored to life after 75 years. Arun Khopkar is best known for his films on the arts, which have won national and international awards. His feature film Katha Doan Ganpatraonchi has been shown at […]
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 […]
Coral Woman (:00)
The Filmmaker’s journey with Uma, a certified scuba diver, exploring the underwater world and the threat to the coral reefs of the Gulf of Mannar. Born in a traditional family, inspired by the beauty of the corals, Uma learnt how to swim, dive and paint in her 50s, and has since been trying to bring […]
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 […]
Sarala Virala – Life of L.Narayana Reddy (51:00)
In a world subjected to an onslaught of saleable ideas and products, a world where we indulge beyond our means, is there a possibility of leading a life true to the values we believe in? To abstain from indulgence? ‘Sarala – Virala’ is an insight into a life of simple man, who remains steadfast and […]
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.