The Big City

★★★★★

Original title: Mahanagar

1963 · 2 h 2 min

Directed by Satyajit Ray · India · Indian Parallel Cinema

Drama

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Cast

Madhabi Mukherjee Anil Chatterjee

Credits

Written by: Narendranath Mitra

Plot

A Calcutta housewife takes a job to help her family. Known in Bengali as Mahanagar.

Sinekatalog’s take

Satyajit Ray's drama follows a Calcutta housewife who takes a job and discovers independence. Madhabi Mukherjee is wonderful, and the film's warmth and precision make a gentle, perceptive look at gender and change.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 8.3 / 10 (5,765 votes)
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