Review of Ganga (1960) by Art S — 17 Nov 2015
This is a film introducing the UK to Indian culture in the 1950s, disguised as a simple coming of age tale. It doesn't rely on stereotypes or racist exoticism (like a slew of other British films at the time), but acts as a crash course on the lives and culture of the people who just left the empire.
It celebrates them and justifies their independence by following the story of a young British girl growing up in India. It allows the [British] viewer to relate to and sympathize with our main character, experiencing her first crush and heartbreak, and through her, learn love and respect another culture.
This review of Ganga (1960) was written by Art S on 17 Nov 2015.
Ganga has generally received positive reviews.
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