Photo of Satyajit Ray
Photo of Satyajit Ray

Satyajit Ray

“What is attempted in these films is of course a synthesis. But it can be seen by someone who has his feet in both cultures. Someone who will bring to bear on the films involvement and detachment in equal measure.”

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    SHAKESPEARE WALLAH

    JAMES IVORY India, 1965

    East meets West in this magnetic portrait of a traveling theater family, a breakthrough Merchant Ivory production that garnered Madhur Jaffrey the Best Actress Award at Berlinale. Set to a gorgeous score by Satyajit Ray, life on the road is dotted with thrilling encounters and bittersweet goodbyes.

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