Synopsis
Impoverished priest Harihar Ray, dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. Alone, his wife, Sarbojaya, looks after her rebellious daughter, Durga, and her young son, Apu, as well as Harihar's elderly aunt Indir. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life, while their parents suffer the daily indignities heaped upon them.
Facts
Based on
Pather Panchali
Awards
National Film Award for Best Bengali Feature Film, Bodil Award for Best American Film, BAFTA Award for Best Film, National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film, National Film Award for Best Feature Film
Setting
India
Production
Government of West Bengal
Original language
Bangla
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- São Paulo International Film Festival 2024 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 1957 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1957 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1956 generic
