Review of Ganga (1960) by Mengli Q — 19 Jul 2007

Watching the Scorsese interview on the Criterion edition made me like this movie even more.

This review of Ganga (1960) was written by Mengli Q on 19 Jul 2007.

Ganga has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jareth S (62) on 13 Nov 2010

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By James Kendrick (1,607) for Q Network Film Desk (1,607) on 21 Apr 2015

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By Tina C (324) on 24 Feb 2011

It's a stunningly beautiful movie, but it moves very slowly. I wasn't as interested in the English family as I was with watching everyday Indian life…

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By Maarrk H (88) on 22 Jul 2008

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By Marion S (35) on 27 Jun 2014

This is the story of a few English families living on the banks of the Ganga in Bengal during the colonial era who are tasked by the British…

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