Review of Pather Panchali (1955) by Matt N — 15 Nov 2007

I can think of no other film which feels so personal, so intimate...and yet so natural at the same time.

This review of Pather Panchali (1955) was written by Matt N on 15 Nov 2007.

Pather Panchali has generally received very positive reviews.

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