Auteur 77: Satyajit Ray
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Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road) (1955, Unrated)
The film that introduced Western audiences to Indian cinema. Ray was heavily influenced by Italian neo-realism and of course Renoir. You might call this Indian neo-realism. Forget Bollywood, this is as real as cinema gets. The story of a young boy and his troubled family is incredibly moving, while being simple and beautifully poetic. Like Ozu, I adore Ray's cutaways. Life goes on and he focuses on the most intimate and natural moments in time. Yes, it's tragic but it's only the first in a masterful trilogy. Here is filmmaking as honest and straight-forward as you can get. Truly inspiring. |
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Apur Sansar (The World of Apu) (1960, Unrated)
The incredible trilogy reaches its conclusion. The boy becomes a man and falls in love. The relationship is both touching and enlightening. Ultimately, this chapter might be the most accessible in the Apu series. |
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Aparajito (1956, Unrated)
The second chapter in the Apu trilogy is the most unconventional and arguably the most complex. The boy reaches adolescence and the questions truly begin. Traditionally second chapters don't offer many answers and this film is no exception. It's all about the journey. It may be my least favorite of the trilogy but it still remains a brilliant bit of filmmaking and storytelling. |
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Jalsaghar (The Music Room) (1958, Unrated)
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Charulata (1964, Unrated)
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