Cinema at the Museum: Pather Panchali

Impoverished priest Harihar Ray, dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. Alone, his wife, Sarbojaya, looks after her rebellious daughter, Durga, and her young son, Apu, as well as Harihar’s elderly aunt Indir. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life, while their parents suffer the daily indignities heaped upon them.
This September, Cinema at the Museum presents a series of international films that highlight the stories and perspectives of filmmakers from around the world. These films geographically and thematically travel through various cinematic lenses to examine overarching themes of existential questioning, moral ambiguity, celebrity, resilience, and human connection.
Director: Satyajit Ray
Year: 1955
Runtime: 125 minutes
Country: IndiaThis film contains mild violence, smoking, and is appropriate for audiences 10+
Presented in Bengali with English subtitles. Tickets are $10, members and youth under 18 are free! All guests must check-in at the front desk to receive an admission token.