Movie Reviews for Pather Panchali

Pather Panchali

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Movie Reviews of Pather Panchali

Movie Review: Cinematic poetry
Summary: 5 Stars

I first saw this movie in 1967 as part of my Peace Corps training before I was sent to live in a South Indian village for two years. All of the superlatives about the cinematic experience mentioned elsewhere are certainly well earned. However, my experience of the movie will forever be linked to my two years of living in an Indian village. Some of the reviewers of the movie talk about the haunting images of love and survival that will remain with them for a long time. I can only say that the images from the movie that were so moving represent a small fraction of the often overwhelming images and experiences I gained firsthand from living with people who could have been characters in Pather Panchali or either of the other two movies in the trilogy. What Ray has done is to create an epic poem about a man's life, in three films, that is powerful in part because it is based upon his faithful re-creation of the most minute details of his own experience of Bengali village life. It has been more than 35 years since I left that South Indian village as a young man and my memories of my life there are tinged with the same poignancy and strong emotions that come when viewing Pather Panchali. Over the years, I have seen most of Ray's other films, mainly in India. However, none of his other films surpasses Pather Panchali in power and beauty.

Movie Review: Masterwork
Summary: 5 Stars

Satyajit Ray produced this simple film set in a small village in Bengal. The story is of a Brahmin who struggles to support his family. He has to travel in a search to find something. Against his travels the story of the family is explained. The black and white photography is the work of genius.

When the film was made it was as if India was introduced into the world of serious cinema. The film containes scene after scene which are unforgetable. An early work by one of the great directors of all time.

The film went on to become a triology. It is difficult to describe the sensation of seeing it. One of infinite saddness but at the same time one can not but admire its beauty.

Movie Review: Pather Panchali
Summary: 5 Stars

For many Americans, this film is a first, harsh look at life amongst the poor of India. Ray's unsparing camera not only exposes the desperation such a tenuous existence creates, but also includes scenes of uplifting beauty and emotion. Rich traditions of India are brought forth through storytelling and music (by Ravi Shankar). This simply told film leaves the viewer enlightened and humbled. Followed by two sequels that comprise Ray's "Apu Trilogy."

Movie Review: The best indian film in the Century!
Summary: 5 Stars

This poignant film is about a poor family who has to survive in the middle of the merciless poverty . The idealist father , his wife who struggles to support the family , and their sons .
The countless conflicts are not enough to stop the undeniable spirit; nevertheless the tragedy will come .
Watch that classic film one of the top gems in the universal cinema!