Merchant Ivorys films have been praised for their visual beauty, their mature and intelligent themes, their lavish sets and fine acting. This 5 DVD collection contains the beautifully crafted Merchant Ivory films from 1963-1978. There is also a host of additional material, including a booklet, short films, documentaries, exclusive interviews, original trailers, production notes, principal cast and crew lists and star biographies. The films and special features are: The Householder, 1963- The Sword and The Flute, 1959. Director James Ivorys documentary short film about Indian miniature painting, narrated by actor Saeed Jaffery- The Creation of Woman, 1960. The first short film produced by Ismail Merchant, starring legendary Indian dancer Bhaskar Roy Chaudhuri- Conversation with the filmmakers. With Ismail Merchant, James Ivory, Shashi Kapoor, and others about the origins of Merchant Ivory productionsShakespeare Wallah, 1965- The Delhi Way, 1964. A 45-minute documentary film by director James Ivory about the continually evolving city of Delhi- Conversation with the filmmakers. With Ismail Merchant, James Ivory, Shashi Kapoor, and Felicity Kendal- Original theatrical trailerSavages, 1972- Adventures of a Brown Man in Search of Civilization, 1972. An hour long documentary film by James Ivory about Indian scholar Nirad Chaudhuri- Conversation with the filmmakers. With Ismail Merchant, James IvoryRoseland, 1977 Hullabaloo over Georgie and Bonnies Pictures, 1978- Hullabaloo over Billy Fish. An interview with actor Saeed Jaffrey