Aparajito
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Satyajit Ray had not planned to make a sequel to Pather Panchali, but after the film’s international success, he decided to continue Apu’s narrative. 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. (Criterion)
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Satyajit Ray continues successfully in his trilogy with the second part, which is once again a beautiful demonstration of how this creator is able to capture India, but above all the human stories that take place on its territory. This is truly a strong aspect, both in terms of how the stories are written and how the individual scenes are conceived. Ray had a talent for proper editing and scene length.
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