description Distant Thunder Overview
Distant Thunder is a 1973 Bengali film directed by Satyajit Ray, adapted from Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay’s novel. Shot in color, it stars Soumitra Chatterjee and features Bobita in her most significant role alongside debutante Mrityunjay Sil. The film has been recognized for inclusion in the New York Times Guide to the Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made.
info Distant Thunder Specifications
| Country | India |
| Year | 1973 |
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What historical famine is Distant Thunder about?
Distant Thunder, or Ashani Sanket, is set during the Bengal famine of 1943. Satyajit Ray follows the crisis through Gangacharan, a young Brahmin teacher and doctor played by Soumitra Chatterjee, and his wife Angana, played by Bobita.
Why is Distant Thunder notable in Satyajit Ray's filmography?
Unlike many of Ray's earlier classics, Distant Thunder was shot in color. The 1973 film also won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Is Distant Thunder based on a book?
Yes, Ray adapted it from Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay's Bengali novel Ashani Sanket. Bandopadhyay is also the author behind Ray's Apu Trilogy source material, which is one reason viewers often compare the films.
Who is Bobita in Distant Thunder?
Bobita is the Bangladeshi actress who plays Angana, Gangacharan's wife. The role became her best-known international film appearance, opposite frequent Ray collaborator Soumitra Chatterjee.
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