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Critic Alan Morrison
rated 10

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

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Michael Thomsen
rated 10

En af de bedste 'coming of age' film.

1 year ago

Cast & Crew

Satyajit Ray
Director
Satyajit Ray
Writer
Tulsi Chakraborty
As Prasanna, school teacher
Karuna Banerjee
As Sarbojaya Ray
Kanu Bannerjee
As Harihar Ray
Uma Das Gupta
As Durga Ray
Subir Banerjee
As Apurba "Apu" Kumar Ray

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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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Pather Panchali was released in theaters on September 28, 1955.