Pather Panchali

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Prosenjit B @prosenjit08 Apr 24 I still remember watching Pather Panchali on a rented VCD. It did not feel like just a film, it felt like poetry moving quietly on screen. The beautifully directed movie by Satyajit Ray has briliant background score from Pt Ravi Shankar. The cinematography is equally brilliant. The scene of running to see the train running though vast Kaash field is iconic. The shot of them running and also seeing them from the other side of the railway line. And then there is that moment when Apu discovers the chain that was lost, we can assume that Durga did steal it, he picks it and quietly throws it into the pond. The camera shows ripples and the sinking chain which signifies swallow the secret, as if the water itself agrees to bury pain and memory. Then we see a scene of Apu's family leaving and then the snake glides into the empty house says everything without words. Life has moved on, sorrow has settled, and nature has reclaimed what was left behind. See more Abubakkar S @RT67114587 Nov 19 It feels like a mirror is showing us our lives. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 7 Success in 2 hours and 6 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In Bangla and English versions with English subtitles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Rohit D @RT02283541 04/09/2025 I don't think I have cried as much as I have while watching this movie. A masterpiece, and absolute cinema. See more Velarudh Infotech P @RT40127340 08/07/2024 "Pather Panchali," the book by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay, changed my life and my perspective on Bengali village life. Being born and brought up in a Bengali village, I can relate to everything. I had not seen this movie until I was in college (Med school). After that, I have watched this movie many times. Each and every scene is epic. The music by Ravi Shankar adds a profound depth to the film, making it even more immersive. Satyajit Ray's direction is truly masterful; he is indeed an incredible filmmaker. See more John W @Magnumman 04/01/2024 The rare perfect movie, even if is obviously made on a shoestring. Some of the most beautiful and touching sequences in any film, with every character unforgettable. See more Read all reviews

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