Screenplay: Mrinal Sen

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Anjan Dutt · Dimple Kapadia · Tathagata Sanyal

Synopsis The Confined (1994) begins with a late-night phone call that a man answers, only for the caller to hang up immediately. The caller is a woman living in isolation in a spacious apartment within a towering high-rise, trapped by her...

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Madhabi Mukherjee · Gita Sen · Binota Roy · Ranjit Mullik

Synopsis Calcutta 71 (1971) is a cinematic journey through four distinct narratives that delve into the theme of poverty and its repercussions, as witnessed by a youthful protagonist who remains forever twenty. The three primary stories are separated by a decade,...

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Anjan Dutt · Mamata Shankar · Sreela Majumdar · Indranil Moitra

Synopsis The Case Is Closed (1982) commences with a middle-class couple in Calcutta contemplating the idea of employing a young servant. Shortly after, an underprivileged boy, around 11 years old and not much older than their own son, is taken into...

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Arun Mukherjee · Bibhas Chakraborty · Sreela Majumdar

Synopsis Parashuram (1979) follows the journey of a man who leaves his rural home and ventures into the bustling city. In his new environment, he finds himself in a makeshift shelter within a deserted cemetery, where he forms an unlikely bond...

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Utpal Dutt · Suhasini Mulay · Shekhar Chatterjee · Sadhu Meher

Synopsis Mr. Shome (1969) follows the journey of Bhuvan Shome, a solitary widower known for his stern demeanor and strict discipline. Reflecting on his life's path, marked by unwavering resolve and monotonous routines, Bhuvan Shome, a deeply disillusioned individual, decides to...

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Mamata Shankar · Gita Sen · Sreela Majumdar · Satya Bannerjee

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Karuna Bannerjee · Ranjit Mullik

Synopsis Interview (1971) follows the story of Ranjit, a man who finds himself in a frustrating cycle of unemployment. His inability to secure a middle-class job stems from a seemingly trivial issue: he lacks a suit. This simple yet significant barrier...

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Shabana Azmi · Annu Kapoor · Pankaj Kapur · Sreela Majumdar

Synopsis The Ruins (1984) follows the journey of three urban friends who venture to a remote location to explore some ancient ruins. There, they encounter an elderly woman and her daughter, Jamini, who reside in the desolate area. The mother is...

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Shabana Azmi · Shreeram Lagoo · Aparna Sen · Uttara Baokar

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Gyanesh Mukherjee · Madhabi Mukherjee · Hemangini Devi · Umanath Bhattacharya

Synopsis The Wedding Day (1960) unfolds in the late 1930s, in a secluded village nestled in the heart of Bengal. The story revolves around Priyanath, a middle-aged man who is the last remaining child of a once affluent family. To bring...

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Anjan Dutt · Utpal Dutt · Arun Mukherjee · Jyoti Chatterjee

Synopsis Chaalchitra (1981) follows the journey of a vibrant and perceptive young man from Calcutta who crosses paths with the editor of a prominent newspaper. Tasked with crafting a compelling yet personal narrative about his middle-class surroundings within a mere 48...

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Dhritiman Chatterjee · Smita Patil · Gita Sen · Rajen Tarafder

Synopsis In Search of Famine (1980) follows a film crew that arrives in a village in September 1980 to produce a movie about the devastating famine that claimed the lives of five million Bengalees in 1943. This famine, a grim byproduct...

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Dhritiman Chatterjee · Simi Garewal · Pravas Sarkar · Bijon Bhattacharya

Synopsis The Guerilla Fighter (1973) follows the story of a political activist who manages to escape from a prison transport vehicle and finds refuge in an upscale apartment belonging to a compassionate young woman. Both individuals are rebels in their own...

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Kanu Bannerjee · Manju Dey · Smriti Biswas · Bikash Roy

Synopsis Neel Akasher Neechey (1959) follows the journey of Wang Lu, a destitute Chinese peddler who traverses the bustling streets of Calcutta, offering his wares—exquisite China silk—to passersby.

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Shabana Azmi · Naseeruddin Shah · Om Puri · M.K. Raina

Synopsis Genesis (1986) presents a thought-provoking narrative about the misuse of power and the consequences of human interference. The story unfolds in a tranquil desert setting, where a weaver and a farmer coexist harmoniously. Their peaceful lives take an unexpected turn...

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Victor Banerjee · Soumitra Chatterjee · Anjan Dutt · Anashua Majumdar

Synopsis Mahaprithivi (1992) follows the poignant journey of an aging woman with three sons and a daughter, all of whom are deeply engrossed in their own struggles. Her children's lives are marked by failed relationships, job losses, and deteriorating mental health....

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Utpal Dutt · Ajit Banerjee · Shekhar Chatterjee · Radhamohan Bhattacharya

Synopsis Chorus (1975) presents a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of a small company advertising 100 job openings, attracting an overwhelming 30,000 applicants. The applicants, predominantly from impoverished backgrounds, create a chaotic scene as they vie for the limited opportunities....

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Soumitra Chatterjee · Aparna Sen · Subhendu Chatterjee · Gyanesh Mukherjee

Synopsis Up in the Clouds (1965) follows the journey of a middle-class executive who yearns for a higher social status and greater acceptance. The protagonist, a young man navigating the corporate world, finds himself in a precarious situation when he innocently...

Direction Mrinal Sen

Cast Ajit Banerjee · Samit Bhanja · Mithun Chakraborty · Shekhar Chatterjee

Synopsis Mrigayaa (1977) unfolds in the lush forests of Odisha during the 1930s, where a tight-knit community of tribals resides in a secluded village. The tranquility of their lives is disrupted by the arrival of a British administrator, a man driven...