The Tree


1h 6m 1998

Brief Synopsis

A look at the life and art of the reknowned Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee. In a career that has spanned thirty years, he has appeared in almost 150 films and is distinguished for having starred in several works by the legendary director Satyajit Ray. Chatterjee first worked with Ray when he play

Film Details

Also Known As
Gaach, Tree
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Merchant/Ivory Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 6m

Synopsis

A look at the life and art of the reknowned Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee. In a career that has spanned thirty years, he has appeared in almost 150 films and is distinguished for having starred in several works by the legendary director Satyajit Ray. Chatterjee first worked with Ray when he played the role of the grown up "Apu" in "Apur Sansar," the concluding part of Ray's celebrated trilogy. This film launched a close and fruitfull collaboration between these two great artists.

Film Details

Also Known As
Gaach, Tree
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Merchant/Ivory Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 6m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States May 1998

Released in United States Winter February 6, 1998

Released in United States Winter February 6, 1998

Released in United States May 1998 (Shown in New York City (Asia Society) as part of program, "Legends of Indian Cinema: Satyatjit Ray and Soumitra Chatterjee" May 17-29, 1998.)