It was Kolkata, India, in the 1950s. A man was working in advertising as a commercial artist. While illustrating a novel by a new author, the man recognized its powerful visual potential and felt compelled to turn it into a film.He gathered a small amateur crew and began shooting only on weekends, funding his film with his job at the advertising agency. Without any money or real support, the film was shelved multiple times, mid-shoot. It took him two years and a bureaucratic sleight of hand to finally finish the film. In 1955, it premiered at Kolkata’s Basusree Theatre and made its international debut at the 9th Cannes Film Festival. The rest is history. The film is Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road), and the filmmaker is Satyajit Ray. Satyajit Ray’s films are deeply rooted in reality. They tap into the most complex emotions and motivations while exploring society as a structure. His narratives are not only timeless but also immensely liberating—a walk through society's dingiest lanes to uncover bitter truths with utmost sincerity, compassion, and love. In this article, let’s explore the best films by Satyajit Ray. Best of Satyajit Ray MoviesInterestingly, despite being a celebrated author himself (who earned his livelihood through his writing), many of Ray’s films have been adaptations from the novels and short stories of renowned literateurs like Rabindranath Tagore, Bibhutibhushan Bandhopadhyay, and Munshi Premchand. Here’s a list of the best films by Satyajit Ray that are a must-watch for every aspiring filmmaker. Trust...
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