Language:
Bengali
Pages:
1 online resource (82 min.).
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012144
Edition:
Electronic reproduction. Alexandria, VA : Alexander Street Press, 2014. (Ethnographic video online, volume 2). Available via World Wide Web.
Series Statement:
Ethnographic video online, volume 2
Keywords:
Motion pictures Drama.
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Canada
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Feature films.
Abstract:
Based on the novel by Prafulla Roy, Charachar (Shelter of the Wings) revolves around the film's protagonist Lakha, who comes from a family of bird catchers. Each day Lakha traps birds and sells them to Shashmal, the local dealer who in turn sells them to wealthy people who live in the city. Unfortunately, before they are sold, many of the birds die. Despite being in desperate need of the money he makes from the birds, Lakha's deep love for them inspires him to let many go free. Frustrated by her husband's lack of ambition and his obsession with the birds, Lakha's wife Sari has an affair with another bird catcher. This beautifully told narrative reveals the connection between humans and the natural world. Awards/Festivals: Nominated Golden Berlin Bear, Berlin International Film Festival 1994; Won Audience Award and Special Jury Award Fribourg International Film Festival 1995; Won Golden Lotus Award, India National Film Awards 1994.
Note:
Title from resource description page (viewed Feb. 6, 2014).
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Recorded in India.
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Previously released as DVD.
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This edition in Bengali with English subtitles.
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