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      Aparajito

      Released Apr 28, 1959 1h 45m Drama List
      96% Tomatometer 25 Reviews 93% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings The second part of Satyajit Ray's famous Apu trilogy, this Indian drama focuses on young Apu, who lives with his mother, Sarbajaya (Kanu Bandyopadhyay), and father, Harihar (Pinaki Sengupta), near the Ganges River. When Harihar dies suddenly, Apu and Sarbajaya move to a small village to be near relatives. Eventually, she reluctantly allows her son (now played by Smaran Ghosal) to attend school in Calcutta. As Apu acclimates to life in the city, Sarbajaya struggles with his absence. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Oct 20 Buy Now

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      Wanda Hale New York Daily News As it was in Pather Panchali, the acting is sensitive, restrained and convincing. Rated: 3.5/4 Dec 15, 2020 Full Review David Parkinson Empire Magazine Humanist film-making at its best. Rated: 5/5 Aug 7, 2012 Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Reader Ray's relaxed, open style had a tremendous influence on the film world of 1956, but time has absorbed some of its originality. Oct 24, 2007 Full Review James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk In simple, lyrical shots, Ray conveys the enormity of living in a large, crowded city without losing sight of the simple beauties to be found all around. Rated: 4/4 Mar 27, 2024 Full Review Moira Walsh The Catholic World [The sequel to Pather Panchali] is movingly and beautifully done on its own terms and establishes that its author-director, Satyajit Ray, is not a one-picture man but the possessor of an authentic movie-making talent. Nov 28, 2023 Full Review Arlene Croce Film Culture If Aparajito falls somewhat short of its goal, it nevertheless discloses a lengthening talent, and one refreshingly free from specialization. Mar 29, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Priyan B An masterpiece must watch drama better than the prequel. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/13/24 Full Review John W Beautiful second film in the Apu Trilogy. Not quite as indelibly memorable as "Pather Panchali" and "The World of Apu," but still one of the greatest movies ever made. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/01/24 Full Review Dani G A marvelous continuation of where Pather Panchali left, transferring the lead of the story to the character of Apu Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/18/23 Full Review Sanjib D Classic movie. After a long time I watched a bengali movie of excellent Satyajit Ray Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/05/22 Full Review Arka M An exceptional homage to The master himself. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/29/22 Full Review s r 1001 movies to see before you die. A meditative piece on life in India and is part two of three. It told the story of a boy growing up and losing his parents, but still sticking to his ambition. It was well made. Saw it on TCM. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis The second part of Satyajit Ray's famous Apu trilogy, this Indian drama focuses on young Apu, who lives with his mother, Sarbajaya (Kanu Bandyopadhyay), and father, Harihar (Pinaki Sengupta), near the Ganges River. When Harihar dies suddenly, Apu and Sarbajaya move to a small village to be near relatives. Eventually, she reluctantly allows her son (now played by Smaran Ghosal) to attend school in Calcutta. As Apu acclimates to life in the city, Sarbajaya struggles with his absence.
      Director
      Satyajit Ray
      Screenwriter
      Satyajit Ray
      Distributor
      Sony Pictures Classics, Columbia TriStar Home Video, Merchant-Ivory Productions [us], Edward Harrison [us]
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      Bangla
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Apr 28, 1959, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 20, 2015
      Runtime
      1h 45m
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