Now that his much-beloved and gorgeously restored ‘Apu’ Trilogy is in the early stages of a theatrical re-release (currently playing at Film Forum in New York and hitting other cities throughout the ...

Ray’s debut film was a quiet revolution. A poignant tale of a poor Bengali family, it introduced Indian neo-realism to the world. The raw emotion, lyrical storytelling, and unforgettable visuals made ...

It was Kolkata, India, in the 1950s. A man was working in advertising as a commercial artist. While illustrating a novel by a new author, the man recognized its powerful visual potential and felt ...

The last segment of the "Apu Trilogy," 'Apur Sansar,' traces Apu's journey from adolescence to adulthood and through love and loss—it earned Ray the National Film Award for Best Film in part due to ...