The Apu collection is a trilogy consisting of three Bengali films directed by Satyajit Ray: Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road),Aparajito (The Unvanquished) and Apur Sansar (The World of Apu). The films — completed 1955-1959 — were based on two Bengali novels written by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay: Pather Panchali (1929) and Aparajito (1932). They are frequently listed among the greatest films of all time and are often cited as the greatest films in the history of Indian cinema. The original music for the films was composed by Ravi Shankar.
Pather Panchali

NR2h 5m8.2

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A priest from a rural Bengal village sets out on a transformative journey to better his own life and secure a prosperous future for himself and those he holds dear.

Aparajito

NR1h 50m8.2

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A young boy leaves his rural hometown to pursue his educational aspirations in the vibrant city of Calcutta, while his mother grapples with the challenges of loneliness following the loss of her loved one.

The World of Apu

PG-131h 45m8.4

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The final installment of Satyajit Ray's Apu Trilogy follows Apu, a young adult orphan, as he chases his dream of becoming a writer.

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