Aparajito

1956

110 mins

Directed by Satyajit Ray
96%
93%
Drama

The second film in Satyajit Ray's revered Apu Trilogy, following 1955's Pather Panchali and followed by 1959's The World of Apu.

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The second film in Satyajit Ray's revered Apu Trilogy, following 1955's Pather Panchali and followed by 1959's The World of Apu.

Aparajito picks up where the first film leaves off, with Apu and his family having moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Varanasi (then known as Benares). As Apu progresses from wide-eyed child to intellectually curious teenager, eventually studying in Kolkata, we witness his academic and moral education, as well as the growing complexity of his relationship with his mother. This tenderly expressive, often heart-wrenching film, which won three top prizes at the Venice Film Festival, including the Golden Lion, not only extends but also spiritually deepens the tale of Apu.

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Aparajito | Ratings & Reviews

96_%25 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating
93_%3,220 reviews
Audience score rating

"It is like a prayer, affirming that this is what the cinema can be, no matter how far in our cynicism we may stray."

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RogerEbert.com

"Hindu music and expressive natural sounds complete the stimulation of the senses in this strange, sad, evocative film."

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The New York Times

"It’s a masterpiece for which terms like simplicity and profundity seem inadequate."

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Chicago Reader

"As always, Ray's use of camera and composition, and his blending of Ravi Shankar's music into a storytelling fabric, are flawless."

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San Francisco Chronicle

"What is it that makes (the Apu Trilogy) so special and unforgettable? It isn't plot; it's the meaningful detail that Ray pours into every frame."

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Empire Magazine

"As the second in Satyajit Ray’s trilogy of Indian life, Aparajito is a worthy successor to the first film Pather Panchali."

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Variety

"Although very slow-moving and not as involving as the first and third episodes... (Aparajito) remains a thoughtful, colourful, and poetic story of life in India."

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