Maurice

We hear the sweeping sounds of strings as the scene opens upon a grey, windy day at the seashore. As the camera moves from the rushes to the expanse of the sky, we see some kites floating in the wind. A group of public-school children on a school excursion make their way through the sand,...

The Sublime Magic of Charulata

Having finally found the motivation to write, and considering the absolutely depressing situation in the world today, I decided not to add to the gloom with an apocalyptic piece. Instead, a more enriching topic has presented itself. Earlier this month, the 2nd of May marked the birth centenary of the celebrated Indian filmmaker, Satyajit Ray,...