I have been wanting to see another Bengali film for a while, and this seemed like the perfect one, especially after the film I watched some days ago. Synopsis: In 1828 in British India, the mute Brahmin girl Uma has her horoscope read, which tells that she would become a widow in an early age … Continue reading Sati (1989) – A Condemnation Instead of Glorification
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Devi (1960) – One Is Not Born, But Becomes A Goddess
This was the first Satyajit Ray film I ever saw, and I captured my attention from the first. Now, reviewing/analysing it, it is wonderful to return to this small, but impactful film. Synopsis: In rural Bengal in the 19th century, Doyamoyee is a wife to Umaprasad, the son of the zamindar Kalikinkar Roy who worships … Continue reading Devi (1960) – One Is Not Born, But Becomes A Goddess
Noor Jahaan (2018) – More a Romance Than a Remake
This film is based on the Marathi film Sairat (2016) (my review in link) and since I have already seen the Hindi remake (my review in link), I thought I'd watch the Bengali version of this story to see how much they altered or did not change from the original film. Summary: Noor is a … Continue reading Noor Jahaan (2018) – More a Romance Than a Remake
Sonata (2017) – Three Friends in the Wine Cups of Life
Based on the Marathi play by Mahesh Elkunchwar that premiered in 2001. This is the English (with some Bengali and Hindi) film adaption of it that moves the story to the year 2008. I have not seen or read the play so I will just be going by this film. Summary: Three women; Dolon, Subhandra … Continue reading Sonata (2017) – Three Friends in the Wine Cups of Life
Amodini (1994) – Of Greedy Men and Burdened Women in a Satire of Society
Necessary to say because I know hardly a lot of people read these posts about these kinds of Art House films this will be filled with spoilers, but I still urge you to watch the film. It's less than 2 hours long and can be found on YouTube for free. And also if you read … Continue reading Amodini (1994) – Of Greedy Men and Burdened Women in a Satire of Society
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