Aparajito

THE UNVANQUISHED

Aparajito picks up where the first film leaves off, with Apu and his family having moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Varanasi (then known as Benares). As Apu progresses from wide-eyed child to intellectually curious teenager, eventually studying in Kolkata, we witness his academic and moral education, as well as the growing complexity of his relationship with his mother. This tenderly expressive, often heart-wrenching film, which won three top prizes at the Venice Film Festival, including the Golden Lion, not only extends but also spiritually deepens the tale of Apu. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1996.

Director: Satyajit Ray
Cast: Karuna Banerjee , Smaran Ghosal , Pinaki Sengupta , Kanu Bannerjee , Santi Gupta , Ramani Sengupta , Ranibala , Sudipta Roy , Ajay Mitra , Charuprakash Ghosh

Genres: Drama

Release date: 1956-10-11

Rating: 7.9

Runtime: 110minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Epic Productions , Satyajit Ray Productions

Reviews:

  • Otis Cain
    The soundtrack was the highlight of the film. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie fell flat.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Frances Nash
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Noa Ford
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Hamza Leach
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Madilynn Hobbs
    The soundtrack was the highlight of the film. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie fell flat.
    Rating: 2.5