Synopsis
Gangacharan is the new Brahmin of a village, where he assumes various duties: teaching, organizing religious events, and trying to prevent epidemics. But in that year 1943, war is raging (as reminded by the planes occasionally heard flying over the countryside), and a major famine is under way. As food shortages reach catastrophic proportions, Gangacharan attempts to preserve his privileged situation, while his generous wife, Ananga, conversely tries to help and support the community.
Key facts
Original language
Bangla
Awards
Golden Bear
Stills
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Festival History
- International Film Festival of India 2021 generic
- Chicago International Film Festival 1974 generic
- Sydney Film Festival 1974 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 1973 generic
Titles
| Alternate title | Tonnerres lointains | |
| Alternate title | Distant Thunder | |
| Alternate title | Ashanti sanket |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
