Salisbury International Art Festival

Pather Panchali

Genre: Film
Origin: India
Location: Salisbury Arts Centre
Tickets: £6.50
Dates: Saturday 30 May 16:30

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Often cited by critics as one of the best films ever made, Satyajit Ray's enchanting 1955 debut is a masterpiece of world cinema.

Seen through the eyes of a young boy, Apu, the film observes a poor but loving Brahmin family in a Bengali village.

When Apu's father leaves for the city to pursue his dream of becoming a playwright, his mother is left to take care of the family. Filmed in sensual, lyrical style, and with a haunting Ravi Shankar soundtrack, this film is alive with the sights and sounds of rural India and captures a sense of childlike wonderment that few films have bettered.

A guest speaker for this event will be announced on our website.

'One of the greatest pictures ever made.'
The Observer

Satyajit Ray. 1955. India. Bengali. 115mins. Cert U

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