4.2

28 reviews

The Big City

Satyajit Ray19632h 16mDrama

Written by Cinobo

With the city of Kolkata as his protagonist, Ray builds a sensitive human drama paying special attention to the details of everyday life of the working class. A story full of hope but also a resounding commentary on the identity of the modern woman in India.

Synopsis

A humble bank employee in Kolkata, struggles to support his family. Breaking tradition, his wife decides to seek employment and this is opposed by her husband's conservative family as they believe it undermines the traditional role of the man as the main provider and breadwinner of the household. She will be quickly promoted, while her husband will lose his job, leaving her to provide financial support for the family.

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Also known as: Mahanagar

Festival screenings: Berlin IFF
Language: Bengali, English
Country: India
Subtitles: Greek
Age rating: Universal

Berlin Film Festival

Best Director Award

1964

What others say

4.2

28 reviews

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