Question 1

Why was the film released in the UK as 'Tigress of Bengal'?

Accepted Answer

Distributors Gala decided to change the sex of the title creature, so the film went out as 'Tigress of Bengal'.

Question 2

Which real-life location did Fritz Lang secure for filming that was later seen in 'Octopussy'?

Accepted Answer

Fritz Lang got permission from the Maharana of Udaipur to shoot at the floating Lake Palace, later seen in Octopussy (1983).

Question 3

What connects 'The Tiger of Eschnapur' to 'The Indian Tomb'?

Accepted Answer

They are the two films comprising Fritz Lang's Indian Epic, together telling the story of a German architect, an Indian maharajah, and a Eurasian dancer.

Question 4

Which festivals have featured this film?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Locarno International Film Festival (2016), !f Istanbul International Independent Film Festival (2016), and New York Film Festival (2012).

Question 5

Who plays the Maharajah Chandra and the temple dancer Seetha?

Accepted Answer

Walther Reyer plays Maharajah Chandra, and Debra Paget plays Seetha the Sheeva dancer.

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