A behind-the-camera portrait of one of the world’s greatest film makers. Ray himself provides the commentary, in which he talks of his development as a writer and director. In particular, he develops the theme that through the medium of film he has not only reached a greater understanding of his own country, but has also found a greater universal understanding. Illustrated by scenes from The Apu Trilogy.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009438
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture authorship
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry - India
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture producers and directors - Biography
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Appreciation
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Excerpts
Documentary → Documentary films - India
People → Motion picture producers and directors - Biography
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)