(aka "Ekti Nadir Naam" )
directed by Anup Singh
UK, India, Bangladesh 2001
Anup
Singh's debut feature, The Name of a River, is an
ambitious, evocative docu-fictional essay exploring the
life and work of the great Indian film-maker, Ritwik
Ghatak (1925-1976). |
Theatrical Release: June 18th, 2001
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DVD Review: BFI - Region 2 - NTSC
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Runtime | 1:27:34 | |
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1.33:1 Original Aspect Ratio |
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Audio | Bengali (Dolby Digital) | |
Subtitles | English, none | |
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Release Information: Studio: BFI Aspect Ratio - 1.33:1
Edition Details: Chapters 14 |
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Film: The film certainly made for a unique viewing experience. Being completely unfamiliar with the life and works of Ritwik Ghatak, I was unsure what to expect out of Singh's film. Fortunately no previous acquaintance with his work is necessary to appreciate this slow and meditative film. While it is ostensively a love story about a young Bengal , the film also provides us with a deeply moving look at the plight of refugees during the British cleaving of India. Certainly the film will not suit everyone's tastes. As mentioned above, the film can be quite slow at times, but it never feels boring thanks to the stunning visuals offered in the trip down river.
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