The Story of the Swastika
2013, English. Directed by Anna Cox.
In the week when Hindus celebrate the holy festival of Diwali, this documentary tells the story of one of their faith's most sacred symbols - the swastika. For many, the swastika has become a symbol synonymous with the Nazis and fascism. But this film reveals the fascinating and complex history of an emblem that is, in fact, a religious symbol, with a sacred past. For the almost one billion Hindus around the world, the swastika lies at the heart of religious practices and beliefs, as an emblem of benevolence, luck and good fortune.
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- 0h 30m
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- 3 November 2013
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The Story of the Swastika isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 November 2013. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Story of the Swastika?
The Story of the Swastika (2013) was directed by Anna Cox and stars Anita Rani.