Director: Satyajit Ray
Producer: Satyajit Ray
Apu and his family have moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Benares. As he 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.
110 min
Rating: 7.9/10
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Top Cast
Karuna Banerjee
Sarbojaya Ray
Smaran Ghosal
Teenage Apurba "Apu" Kumar Ray
Pinaki Sengupta
Young Apurba "Apu" Kumar Ray
Kanu Bannerjee
Harihar Ray
Movie Info
Director: Satyajit Ray
Producer: Satyajit Ray
Production Companies: Epic Productions, Satyajit Ray Productions
Countries: India
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griggs79:
Oh, poor Apu!
_Aparajito_ perfectly captures the bittersweet struggle of growing up, a universal experience we can all empathize with. The delicate balance between protecting loved ones and the irresistible urge to break free is at play. Young Apu, brimming with ambitious ideas fueled by his newfound ‘superior’ education, is confident he’s on the fast track to enlightenment. Meanwhile, though heartbroken, his mother clings to her pride as she watches him drift away. This poignant and, at times, exasperating dynamic is a powerful reminder that while we forge ahead, believing we know best, those we leave behind can only hope for a fleeting glance back.
The film is beautifully crafted, quietly profound, and visually poetic. Ray captures life’s tender, fleeting moments with a painterly eye, prompting the audience to reflect on their lives and the significance of these small gestures. It reminds us that sometimes the biggest drama unfolds in the smallest gestures.