The Tiger of Eschnapur (1959)

The film features multiple instances where characters canonically established as Indian, such as the temple dancer Seetha and Maharajah Chandra, are portrayed by white European actors. This constitutes a race swap for these significant roles.

The film portrays the Hindu-influenced institutions of the Maharajah's court and the role of temple dancers as part of an oppressive system. The Maharajah, a central adherent and institutional figure, is depicted as cruel, jealous, and tyrannical, using his power to subjugate individuals. The narrative offers no significant counterbalancing positive portrayal of the faith or its institutions, instead using them as a backdrop for a story of control and escape.