The Name of a River


1h 30m 2001

Brief Synopsis

A poetic meditation on the film language and themes of the Indian film-maker Ritwik Ghatak, a Marxist and Bengali intellectual who made films about the partition of India and questions of national identity. Here, two lovers are making a boat trip on the River Padma, crossing between Bangladesh and I

Film Details

Also Known As
Ekti nadir naam, Name of a River
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

A poetic meditation on the film language and themes of the Indian film-maker Ritwik Ghatak, a Marxist and Bengali intellectual who made films about the partition of India and questions of national identity. Here, two lovers are making a boat trip on the River Padma, crossing between Bangladesh and India, and their emotions over this significant journey are explored.

Film Details

Also Known As
Ekti nadir naam, Name of a River
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Main Programme) January 23 - Feb 3, 2002.