Delhi Durbar of Lord Curzon (1903)

The film, a documentary of the Delhi Durbar, implicitly affirms Christianity through its portrayal of the British imperial power structure. The grandeur of the event, centered around the British Viceroy and celebrating the British monarch, aligns with the dignity and authority associated with the colonizing power, whose official religion was Christianity. The film does not critique this association but rather documents its ceremonial display.

Hindu princes and attendees are shown participating in the Durbar with dignity, contributing to the grandeur of the event. The film's narrative frames their presence as part of the overall positive spectacle of imperial power, without any negative portrayal or critique of their faith.

Muslim princes and attendees are depicted participating in the Durbar with dignity, contributing to the grandeur of the event. The film's narrative frames their presence as part of the overall positive spectacle of imperial power, without any negative portrayal or critique of their faith.

Sikh representatives are shown participating in the Durbar with dignity, contributing to the grandeur of the event. The film's narrative frames their presence as part of the overall positive spectacle of imperial power, without any negative portrayal or critique of their faith.