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Pather Panchali

1955, Movie, 2h 5min

With the release in 1955 of Satyajit Ray’s debut, PATHER PANCHALI, an eloquent and important new cinematic voice made itself heard all over the world. A depiction of rural Bengali life in a style inspired by Italian neorealism, this naturalistic but poetic evocation of a number of years in the life of a family introduces us to both little Apu and, just as essentially, the women who will help shape him: his independent older sister, Durga; his harried mother, Sarbajaya, who, with her husband away, must hold the family together; and his kindly and mischievous elderly “auntie,” Indir—vivid, multifaceted characters all. With resplendent photography informed by its young protagonist’s perpetual sense of discovery, PATHER PANCHALI, which won an award for Best Human Document at Cannes, is an immersive cinematic experience and a film of elemental power.

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Reviews

Critic Alan Morrison

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Ray captures the rhythms of life in a poor, rural village in minute detail, filtering family experiences through the eyes of a young boy.

Read full review at Empire

Michael Thomsen

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En af de bedste 'coming of age' film.

2 years ago

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In a small Bengali village, a young boy named Apu witnesses the struggles of his impoverished family, including the loss of his sister and grandmother. His father, a priest and poet, dreams of a better life but is unable to provide for his family, leading Apu's mother to work tirelessly to feed their children. Set in the early 20th century, this film is a powerful portrayal of the hardships faced by rural Indian families and the resilience of the human spirit. It is the first part of Satyajit Ray's acclaimed Apu Trilogy.

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