Jalsaghar  (DVD Bengali)

Not Satyajit Ray's most famous film but my personal favourite after 'Devi'. The cinematography, shadow & light play and music combine to highlight the moments of elation and downfall. Chhabi Biswas is perfectly cast as the ageing zamindar oblivious to his world crumbling down around him. Sadly panned on release in India, the film found success in Europe; in retrospect it is one of Ray's best films and deserves to be up there with his most celebrated works. Includes incredible music & classica...