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Boatman

The documentary "Boatman" follows a journey along the Ganges River, where the director and his helmsman meet a variety of people, offering a poignant and revealing glimpse into daily life in India.

A documentary film follows a boat trip along the Ganges River, capturing life on and around India's sacred river through a series of intimate portraits. The film explores the cycle of life and death, deeply rooted in Indian culture, as people bid farewell to the deceased in a poignant and meaningful way.

Boatman Videos

Gianfranco Rosi - Le Passeur (Boatman) (1993)

Gianfranco Rosi - Le Passeur (Boatman) (1993)

Info about Boatman

Originally Released: United States, Jan 20, 1994

Production Country: Italy

Genres:Documentary