![]() But it is just too slow, especially in some of its middle parts and those dragged the entire film unfortunately. Some of the final scenes tended to veer too much into melodrama, but overall the emotional connection was there and the film succeeded in terms of plot and characterization. Pather Panchali is in my opinion overly slow and that is its biggest detractor. ![]() The score is also fittingly Indian and classical in its tone with the use of more instruments than one which added some variety to the whole experience. I loved its cinematography and the imagery of their village, the dilapidated houses as well as the forest was excellent and it transported you to its time period and setting remarkably well. These are for the most part amateur actors but you don’t see that as everybody did a really good job in their roles which is commendable. It is confident and he showed evident talent for storytelling and social commentary. Satyajit Ray’s direction is definitely superb, especially for a first-time director. Pather Panchali is technically effective. Indir as this very old aunt is the highlight as her suffering is the most heartbreaking in the movie. Harihar should have received more screen time, Sarbajaya is memorable as well as Durga but Apu is entirely underutilized and forgettable as the protagonist. That is fine as the film relied on storytelling and atmosphere more, but I still wanted more memorable characters. The characterization is solid, but definitely not great. It succeeds as a very strong, moving drama that should prove relatable to anyone living in poor conditions or in a small village. I was familiar, but I certainly needed a reminder and the movie did that job really well. ![]() So the movie is definitely an important viewing for those unfamiliar with Third World suffering. The film basically depicts the harsh village life of one Bengali poor family during the 1910s. In my opinion, it is quite good, but far from great. It is regularly cited as one of the best films of all time. Pather Panchali is a Bengali drama film directed by Satyajit Ray.
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