Review of Ganga (1960) by Ojas V — 09 Mar 2010
An interesting, flowing story of three young girls coming of age in a bengali village, near a wide river, during colonial times. As a travelogue of village life on the Indian subcontinent, it really captures the exotic and colorful life in that foreign land. This is a stark contrast to the main characters british upbringing. The cinematography is amazing, as it really captures the deep reds of saris, and the browns of the river itself. As the first film in India shot in technicolor, the director Jean Renoir (son of the famous painter) is really able to capture the sublime beauty of India.
The story is a kind of a standard romantic colonial tale of India, and guilty of almost completely relegating the Indians themselves to the background of the narrative. Other problems include uneven acting performances, but you do get used to the awkward line delivery of some of the characters. The pacing of the film was excellent, as it really does feel like a dream. By the end we do grow to care for all the characters, and the struggles they go through...
This review of Ganga (1960) was written by Ojas V on 09 Mar 2010.
Ganga has generally received positive reviews.
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