6.5
The Idiot
1946
Aparajito (1956)
October 11, 19561h 50mBN
7.9
285 votes
Overview
Apu and his family have moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Benares. As he 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.
Director
Satyajit RayWhere to Watch
Streaming availability for India
Stream
Free
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
Bengali
Budget
N/A
Revenue
$170K
Production Companies
Epic ProductionsSatyajit Ray Productions
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User Reviews
griggs79
8.0Oh, poor Apu! _Aparajito_ perfectly captures the bittersweet struggle of growing up, a universal experience we can all empathize with. The delicate balance between protecting loved ones and the irresistible urge to break free is at play. Young Apu, brimming with ambitious ideas fueled by his newfound ‘superior’ education, is confident he’s on the fast track to enlightenment. Meanwhile, though heartbroken, his mother clings to her pride as she watches him drift away. This poignant and, at times, exasperating dynamic is a powerful reminder that while we forge ahead, believing we know best, t…
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