Synopsis
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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Movie Details
| India Releases: | October 11th, 1956 (Limited) |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 109 minutes |
| Franchise: | Apu Trilogy |
| Keywords: | Set in India, Poverty, Coming of Age, Terminal Illness, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Epic Films |
| Production Countries: | India |
| Languages: | Bengali, English |