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Pather Panchali (1955)
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Watch Pather Panchali, Aparajito, then Apur Sansar, also known as The World of Apu. Satyajit Ray's older Apu trilogy follows a life through changes in family, education and adult attachment. The intimate scale makes the cumulative journey clear to newcomers. Seek restored editions with readable subtitles, and take breaks for the substantial grief rather than racing through it.
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About Pather Panchali
Impoverished priest Harihar Ray, dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. Alone, his wife, Sarbojaya, looks after her rebellious daughter, Durga, and her young son, Apu, as well as Harihar's elderly aunt Indir. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life, while their parents suffer the daily indignities heaped upon them.