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A.

I never thought my life would change like this.

Everything was so good. A good husband, two sweet

children. But tobacco changed everything. Now

I have to get this spreading cancer cut out of my face.

Nothing will be the same as before. Tobacco has ruined my life.

ruined my life.

Khaini, gutkha, tobacco, zarda, paan masala destroy your life.

destroy your life.

Smoking is harmful to health. It causes cancer.

causes cancer.

Smoking is injurious to health. It

causes cancer.

Look

whatever people mean by "actor"...

I am somewhat like that. But I am not a star, not at all. My

name is Karak Samanta. I am a theater worker. A student of Debesh Chattopadhyay.

I live in Behala Sarsuna. I've done a few films, but that's about it. And my appearance is quite

ordinary, as you can see. But there's a slight resemblance

to young Mrinal Sen. And that's exactly what Srijit-da, I mean our

director Srijit Mukherji, found useful. He's making a film called Padatik.

he's making a film called Padatik. I mean, Mrinal Sen's biopic, that

one. So anyway,

he said right at the start that

specifically at one age I will play Mrinal-babu. The other ages

will be played by another actor. This

Okay Srijit-da, alright.

Hmm hmm, alright, alright. Location

shift

Let's get into the story.

Hey Babu

Babu

Hey Babu

Hey

Want to go for a walk?

Get up, get up, get up.

Geeta.

Geeta.

Give me some tea.

Hey, what happened? Do you want to go to the bathroom?

Yes.

Come.

Where is your sister-in-law?

Is she here

or has she gone out?

She's here, she's here.

Where is she?

In the kitchen.

Tell her to give tea.

I'm telling you, you come.

[Music playing in the background]

Good morning Babu

Good morning.

Okay, but Nilanjan will come to meet you a little later.

Who?

Nilanjan.

Nilanjan Dutta. Your actor. Your assistant.

Oh yes

right

Nilanjan.

yeah

He will come. Won't you be here?

I will be. But I have to go out for a bit now. I have some bank work. But I'll be

back.

Meanwhile if Nilanjan comes you will be okay right?

Yes

Alright. Mita is here, right?

Yes, but before these ages come, we will start with Mrinal

Babu's childhood and youth spent in Faridpur. His school

life, getting involved in the freedom struggle, all that!

And right from here is my entry.

[Slogan]

Vande Mataram! Vande Mataram! Vande Mataram Vande Mataram Vande.

Yes, tell me.

Chant Vande Mataram. Just Vande Mataram.

Jayanta Babu.

As I was saying

In that way.

See, they were there that day.

Father, I'm telling the truth. I'm really telling the truth.

Sometimes complaints, sometimes protests, sometimes baton charges, sometimes lock-ups

This has been going on for years. I can't take it anymore

No. What have you started, Mrinal?

Father, you also mean

For the work of the country. I mean, they punished you.

Shut up, before doing work for the country, I completed my law degree

so that I can do the work properly. What are you doing?

Just singing patriotic songs and throwing bombs is not working for the country

No.

If you really want to do something, study, become educated

Then come to fight with equals.

There's no benefit in staying in Faridpur anymore. You

will go to Kolkata. Get admitted to a good college there.

This

This is where my Kolkata chapter began. Mrinal Sen arriving at Howrah Station

and getting off. Father's okay

I will get off.

El Toratu.

How are you, Mrinal-da?

Yes.

You are.

I am.

I am Nilanjan.

Yes.

Nilanjan Dutta. I was your assistant

in many films.

Hmm.

Film rejection

Rejection

Mahaprithibi.

Yes. Dutta. Nilanjan. Nilanjan

Dutta. Want a cigarette?

I have been

forbidden by the doctor.

You smoke loudly. Let the smoke come

this way.

So, Nilanjan, what are you doing now?

How are you?

I am fine. I am fine.

Be very careful

understood?

The times are not very good.

Mrinal-da, which time are you talking about?

Everything seems fine now.

It seems that way. But all the time

it goes on inside.

What goes on, Mrinal-da?

Gunpowder.

One day it will explode loudly. No one

will be spared

No.

Which one is room number two?

What what? Oh, what is this? Oh, what? What

happened? Oh

What's the matter?

Sir.

Oh, my books. Oh, oh, what have I done

that you will tell me.

Pretend to be naive, Chandu.

Young communist.

What will come out if you squeeze tomorrow? Red milk or blood?

Hey, come on. Get up, we have to go out. Let's go.

My clothes, dhoti.

You won't need clothes, dhoti, or anything. You're not going on a trip to the West. Let's go.

I haven't brushed my teeth.

We will brush your teeth for you. Oh, come on

you.

Where is Vishwanath?

Who

Vishwanath?

Student leader Vishwanath Mukhopadhyay. Where is he?

I don't know.

I don't know. Who is Bishwanath? Pretending to be a pig's

child.

Believe me. I don't know.

Father

I.

Seven days ago

our office manager called me to his room

and sent me. But he didn't just call me,

he called many others too. Someone gave a printed paper

to sign. Bond.

They might strike. But I'm telling you

I didn't sign that bond.

Go.

Be

brave.

In the letter, he cries

Everyone listen, listen to what

the ear says

Whisper in the ear, let the soul

soul hear the welfare of India.

Whisper in the ear, let the soul

soul hear the welfare

of India.

Whisper in the ear, let the soul

soul hear the welfare

of India.

Ends

Time ends, play ends.

Evening comes

in.

Then cries the distressed

mind, trembles the body

comes.

Then cries the distressed

mind, trembles the body

comes. Cries

then the distressed

mind, trembles the body

comes.

What will be the fate

of the world? Where is peace

to be found?

Give hope to you

fulfill. You come

near.

Give hope to you

fulfill. You come

near.

Give hope to you

fulfill. You come

near.

There was only one

question for Srijit-da. While studying I learned

Mrinal-babu didn't like nostalgia at all. I learned an incident.

This is about twenty years ago. He was shifting house.

All his belongings, papers,

writings, letters, old draft scripts, he called a corporation

vehicle and

threw them away. Just with him were medals, awards

certificates. He threw all these away. So while telling the story of such a person, won't it become a nostalgia

chatter?

Hearing that, Srijit-da said an interesting thing, A good story is a good story is a

good story.

grape vines quivered their veiled white clusters

wore frost on sweet fingers and the black

grapes filled their small top others

Yes, damn it, let them understand something

What damn it, let them understand Neruda

Nonsense is nonsense. Even Chaplin didn't get spared for the golden state maker

Coca Cola was banned from the party. And now

Pablo Hero drinks Coca Cola in gulps. This is a betrayer.

Hey Siraj, what can be done? When it has happened, what can we

do?

Brother, drinking tea has made my throat like a peon's. A little Coca Cola would

focus on serious matters, I focus, you too damn Mir Jafar.

Hey Mir Jafar

say Jagat Seth. Only he works.

Coca Cola has to be served. Damn it, you drown the party's name.

Coca Cola has to be served. Damn it, you drown the party's name.

I see. Give me Coca Cola. One day I'll kick them all out.

One minute. But I'm not a member. It's hard to kick me out.

Hey, it doesn't take a familiar face.

How is Pamun? He's done for.

What are you saying while talking?

But seriously, Mrinal has been wanting you to join for a long time.

I'm being serious. You're joking.

Forget it. I'm fine as I am.

This means private Marxist.

Private Marxist.

It's already a situation without being a member. I mean here.

If you read Sartre, you'll be shocked.

Yes, he's back.

From Rabindranath to the Buddhas, everyone is worshipped. And this Nitish.

Is Stenil.

Alright. Alright. Stop, stop. Listen to this. I found a producer.

Will you make a film?

What is this? Let me clean it up a bit.

I'm saying, I'm saying I found a producer.

But there is a condition.

Condition.

What condition? It has to be about the Bhawal Sannyasi.

Bhawal Sannyasi. I was thinking.

What are you saying? What does that mean?

This is market sense. This is market sense.

This Gaur Thandik.

Thief.

Thandik.

Thief.

Hey Tapan, I'm saying they are saying they will do shadow theatre.

So what will you use for the light? You won't get electricity in the village.

No.

You know it needs a proper source?

You can't do this with fire.

No, it won't shake.

Okay, listen, I'm saying if we use the diamond of the bicycle.

I mean, let's say we line up many bicycles one after another. They will be operated together. All.

From one source to another, if it can be projected on the screen.

Hmm, it won't work? Don't say it's bad.

Wait, then this needs to be designed a bit better.

Hey, if you think, you'll figure it out in two minutes.

Today I come, Neel Ranga.

You will come. Come.

Take care.

Konal has left. Still.

Hasn't returned. Geeta.

Geeta.

Neelanjan is going.

Geeta.

Yes, tell me. How are you?

Hey, what's the news?

Hey, he sent that film. After that, there's no news.

No, I mean I mostly do plays. I'm saying, listen.

I'm having a few problems with the drama group over there. Can you help a bit?

Can you?

Yes, tell me.

No, I mean I need to go there a bit. If we can meet.

Okay, wait. Tapan, I'm saying there's a problem in their group. I'll check it out. You look over here. They are leaving.

You will go. Thank you.

Okay, I haven't done anything after two streams. You suddenly.

Bias is very loose this way.

Actually, I don't want to remember that chapter of Tollygunge. Sound.

The work of the department, then assisting, and ultimately being a rotten.

Footnote of a melodrama.

That means it's not a cinema hall but a theatre circle.

Why not? Actually, you know, I believe this.

This medium is not it. The message is more important. You understand. And.

The language of Bengali films will change one day. And as long as it doesn't change.

This Gananatya Sangha's field theatre.

Long live.

That.

Okay, friends, friends.

I have an important announcement to make.

I have to go to Bombay.

The situation of work here is very bad.

Then at home too.

We understand. In fact, I'm also not able to work from two places.

It's not happening.

I'm also thinking.

I'm also thinking.

What's your plan, Siraj?

You all left, you scoundrel. What about me?

Let's see if something can be done here. Okay, tell me one thing,

heads are hanging from the tree. Didn't these visuals attract you?

[Laughs] Did I overdo it a bit?

Yes, I mean.

Alright, change all that.

What will you do, Mrinal?

Read many film books. Did film society.

Did it.

That doesn't fill the stomach, brother.

The state of the household is such.

So I'm thinking there's a job offer, I'll take it. What

job?

Medical representative, I mean

You're leaving everything to do a medical representative job now?

What choice do I have?

Neither religion nor cinema works on an empty stomach,

comrades.

[Sighs] Alright, I'm leaving.

Brother. Saved, saved. I'll get down, I'll get down.

In everyone's life, there comes a time called a watershed.

I mean, from then on, everything changes.

That time was imminent in his life too.

But this narrative of change

doesn't happen just by blaming time.

The time changed because he changed.

And that's not just metaphorically, you know.

I mean,

for the sake of this conversation,

physically too. [Laughs]

Got a bit confused, didn't you?

Alright. Let the time come, you'll understand.

You'll know.

[Sound of a train running in the background]

Babu, money, money

money. Money, money

money.

Money, money, money.

[Sound of a train whistle in the background]

What

Mrinal Sen?

[Laughs]

What is your condition?

One second, one second.

Didn't you want to make films? And in the end,

today this!

[Crying] What was the use of doing so much?

Nothing.

I will make films.

I will write about films.

[Screech]

You lazy bum. This medicine seller.

This, this, this medicine seller. Medicine seller.

[Coughs]

Do that. That will be good for you.

It will suit you.

Go around shops with medicines. Get kicked by doctors.

Please the boss.

Your salary will increase.

The future will be bright.

It will be.

[Laughs] Films!

Those films and all won't happen with you, Mr. Sen.

Sir.

[Crying]

Can I do it?

Such a difficult character. Mrinal Sen. It's not a small

thing. Then the Bengali accent of Kolkata.

On top of that, English, Hindi, I don't know these very well.

I was discussing all this with Mr. Sridhar. He said to trust

him. I said, I have hundred percent trust in you.

But I have no trust in myself. Again,

twice I almost worked with him. I also wanted to do a big project

with Sridhar. Anyway,

finally, I agreed. Then we decided when the shooting would start.

In the meantime, my father passed away.

Anyway,

before I could get over my father's grief, we started working. Mrinal Sen

means love. Love with cinema. Love with Kolkata. Love.

What? A full-fledged marriage. And all other relationships.

Adultery.

What happened?

Oh, it's scheduled like a madman. The Fall of Berlin will start in seven hours. Amazing.

What a matter! So, will Jude Fete not be missed?

Now we have to run to the Lighthouse. De Sica's Miracle in Milan.

Are you going to see all of them?

What are you saying? Not going to watch? I will watch all of them. A film of this scale.

festival. And

Who knows when these films will be shown at the Calcutta film club?

How did it feel?

What is Open City Rome? I liked it. There is a distinct quality to Rossellini's work.

There is mood. And Neo

If you consider realism, the style is a bit different from that of De Sica.

Who knows when the movies will be released in our country?

It's good that you came back. Maybe a little pain.

It will be. But what I really wanted to do from the heart is not happening.

You can.

Where else can I do that?

I am still looking for a producer.

You will get it right. You will make a movie one day.

Look. And when you do that

It will be a different picture.

It will speak of the people, it will speak of their struggles. His

It will tell the story of being alive or not. And the whole world

You will listen.

So much trust.

What else could it be?

Don't listen to this.

I brought a book for you.

Thank you.

Then the private Marxist is not really private anymore.

No, no, not that. I have shared everything with you.

let's share.

Oh, this reminds me of a few days ago

Earlier you were saying that you have something important to talk about. I said.

Say it. You said, no, that it was by the Ganges at sunset.

to say

It will be. Now it's sunset. We are standing by the Ganges now.

Say.

[persec banter]

Rice and lentils?

No.

I didn't get a job, I didn't get a producer, I didn't get rice and lentils.

I just got

Puffed rice and barley flour.

Private tuitions are also decreasing one by one.

Oh, nothing will happen. Something will happen. I will too.

I am looking for a job. That movie will turn into a play Nothing will happen.

Nothing.

Do you sometimes feel like you know?

Let's end everything. Sleeping pills or

Let's sit down with the fruit basket. Let's sing a little louder

I do. Then take a sip and pull the end skull.

Give it.

Emma!

I will marry and stay together for a lifetime. Finally in the end.

This.

If I had known I would have to survive on half a meal I would have really gotten married.

No.

Oh

Just floating the case for communism with a kiss

To eat. Then shake hands.

Leg.

Not you.

It's done. You wash your hands. I will bring puffed rice and roasted gram

I'm coming.

Don't listen to this.

Yes.

Add a little sugar, salt, and chili to the flour.

Yes, Deb. Mrinal-babu, I have written a lot about your film.

I have read. The film festival also makes you do a lot of small small things.

I have seen.

I want you to make a picture for me.

Have you started the production?

I will start this. A good story can be gathered by talking all night.

I have done it.

Can I cast according to my own wishes?

If the name is a bit bigger

I get two coins in my house. But the treatment you want

Like that.

Since you've come this far, you must have spoken to many people.

Yes, I mean Arun Kumar, Sachin Biswas, Sati Chatterjee,

Alochhaya Devi.

Alright, okay. Let me think a bit.

Haven't eaten anything for two days.

Will do something

about it.

Hmm. Let's see if I can borrow a little

to buy some rice

or not.

Yes, so go. I'll rather put the water on

the stove. It will take time

to light it.

Mrinal. Mrinal.

Is Mrinal at home?

No, Nipati Da. He went to buy some rice and lentils.

To buy rice and lentils. Nonsense. He was chatting with us in the neighborhood.

I thought he might have come back. Anyway, tell him

I came by.

Tried a lot. No one lent

anything.

Not a penny in the pocket to buy

rice or lentils.

You went out to borrow.

Yes.

To buy rice and lentils.

Yes.

Nipati Da came.

Oh dear!

No, I mean I really went. I mean suddenly met them on the road. Talked about

Pather Padabali. Then with a producer Lakshiri

Listen.

Listen, listen to me. Please really give me a little time please. I am

arranging something. Listen to me. Sorry

sorry sorry sorry sorry sorry sorry.

[Sound of a child crying]

Raatvor shot twenty three take one

action

trolley.

Hiren Babu Hiren Babu I beg you not to go

no.

Cut you know Geeta

I think Pather Padabali will change everything. I mean the kind of

films I believe in, finally I will be able to make that.

Why not that film Raatvor?

Don't know. You know

[Sound of breathing] If the film isn't finished

if the first print doesn't come out, I can't understand anything. The shooting is still

going on.

Creating objective distance is actually very difficult. But I am trying in my own way

to do it. Like

trying to give a negative shade to the character of the hero, I mean Hiren.

There is, of course, a disagreement with Arun Babu about this.

There is, of course, a disagreement with Arun Babu about this.

Look, be careful with these stars.

No, no, that's alright. Okay

The money issue is also somewhat getting solved while doing this work, isn't it?

But the financial pressure is going to increase.

Why? Is any relative coming home?

Hmm.

A very close relative.

What are you saying?

Really

Yes.

[Sound of laughter] Oh dear

Will have to go out looking for a producer again. This film will be finished

soon. Okay

Should I look for a job?

Don't you dare!

That job is not for you.

Let's do one thing

Contact some journal and magazine offices.

Do that. Actually, you know what?

Anup Da is my distant brother. He never made me

feel that way. But still, it feels bad when I see he takes so much

responsibility.

You are right.

I am sorry Geeta.

Give me a little more time. I will try.

Oh, why are you saying sorry?

We're fighting this battle together.

Shoulder to shoulder. Isn't that right?

comrade.

Well, have you gone mad? I mean, Mr. Arun, I was just

thinking about something and wrote a scripture.

Hey, who is talking about scripture?

I'm talking about you. Which solo project have you

come to shoot today?

Why? What happened today?

What do you mean?

Hey, your wife is admitted to the hospital. She's going into delivery.

And you are standing here doing action cuts. You should go now. Go to her.

Wrap it up and go.

I mean, your debt.

Hey, it's my debt. I will pay you back.

Don't worry.

You go now. Okay, do one thing. Take my car and

go. Are you there? Take my car and

come.

Why are you still standing? You

go.

When will it happen?

It has already

happened. They took her for a check-up.

Sorry.

Sorry.

Really.

I mean.

What happened?

I'm telling you.

sorry.

This is your example of standing shoulder to shoulder.

comrade.

[Sound of a baby crying]

Oh traveler of light.

This night. Here,

do not stop. This

is the shore of sand.

Hope your

pain is like

sorrow. I

am weary yet

hold on. I

am empty yet not

calm. Yet

with torn sails,

raise the victory flag.

Sun, give a

blow.

Oh traveler of light.

This is the night.

Do not stop

here.

Ah, breaking the heart,

breaking,

spilling on the path,

the essence.

How many

ages have they held on,

creating the sun.

How far is that

confluence. Oh, that

fog, this is

deception. These

days of deprivation,

once passed, you will find

your address in the sea of people.

Oh traveler of light.

This is the night.

Do not stop

here.

This shore of sand,

hope

is like your

sorrow.

Come, let’s eat.

Come.

Let’s go.

Let’s eat.

There is no hunger.

You will eat a little something. Let's go.

Geeta,

I AM A FAILURE.

Why are you thinking like this?

I made a whole film. I never realized

what I was creating.

Completely clichéd rubbish

outdated treatment. And horrible

screenplay. This is Mrinal Sen's first

film. Ugh!

Okay, okay, fine. Not everything

goes according to plan all the time. Mrinal, you

will make the next one well. You will put more effort

into it.

You will do exactly what you want to do. You won't compromise. Then it will be done.

That's it.

No, Geeta.

I will quit filmmaking.

I haven't learned to tell stories. I can't tell stories.

For me, this job as a medical representative

was just right.

Look this way. Look at me. Look.

You can't break down so easily, comrade.

There are still many blows to take. The fight is

still on.

And if there isn't a little bleeding, then what is art and

what is revolution?

Isn't that so?

Call, call, call.

Call, call.

Call, call, call, call.

Call, call, call.

Call, call, call.

Was the flight delayed? Just marginal.

Come here.

So how is your research going?

Good.

I did two papers. So, did you see the great earth?

Hmm. And?

Ah, here it is.

What happened? Just say it. What, Babu? Well,

I didn't really like it.

Why? I don't agree with the worldview of the

film. Why? What do you mean? I just, I just don't.

I mean for me the fall of communism is a historical event.

It doesn't affect me personally.

My moral compass doesn't depend on any

ideology.

And the biggest thing

is that this, that the suicide of a mother’s son so long after

is not emotionally valid.

I mean you have followed the same structure in One Day Every Day,

Kharij, One Day Achanak. But the

initial incident has been organic

and, and thought-provoking.

Actually, the trend of your previous work, that incisive—

I think I am becoming dull. Am I becoming dated?

No, no, no. Absolutely not. That's not what I'm saying.

I am gaining weight.

No, no. Nothing about being dated. You are still very relevant.

What I want to say is that the use of the plot device in this

particular film seems,

seems a little intellectually forced. That's, that's all.

No way. I think you know what? I mean you are completely

wrong in your analysis. It's all wrong. What you

want to say—

Okay, okay. Can we talk about this later?

[laughs] Okay.

Okay. Wait.

Will you eat?

What?

Paklava. There was a long layover in Istanbul.

Here.

Hey, will you eat sandesh? Here,

eat. This,

this. Ugh!

[sound of eating chips]

[sound of eating sandesh]

[laughs]

Food should not be wasted, right?

How far under the blue sky?

Arun Babu doesn't want to work after the night is over. Of course, Arun

Babu wouldn't want me to either.

I've made a decision, Geeta. From now on, I'll make films as I wish.

Not by compromising in any way. If necessary,

I'll pick up the crumbs of sandesh from the ground and eat. But

Geeta, the story I want to tell

I'll tell it that way. Because sleeping peacefully

is much more important than eating to the full.

important.

Don't worry. Both will happen.

Small hopes of small people.

Who keeps track of them?

Have you seen?

And have you heard the cries of people?

In the air,

it resonates. Have you

heard?

Under the blue sky, the earth,

and above the earth, the blue

sky.

Are you Mrinal Sen?

Yes.

The director of the film?

Yes.

So do you live in a rented house in Kolkata?

Um, yes.

How much rent do you pay?

As little as possible. Why?

Just asking. How old are you?

Thirty-six.

Um.

Well, don't you think this film

leans a bit too much to the left?

Look, Sukumar Babu.

This is a film set in a specific historical period.

It's the story of a Chinese hawker's life. A

salesman

who

sells his wares. Roams the streets

and suddenly one day finds himself in the midst of a revolution.

The Congress protest

against the British. Now,

if revolution means

leaning to the left, is that my fault?

What can I do, tell me?

You can speak quite eloquently!

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Mrinal-babu, please come once.

I'll come for a bit.

Hmm.

Panditji wants to speak with you once.

Why? What happened? Any problem?

Doesn't seem like it. The film was highly praised. But

the producer is like a burnt cow. Afraid of red clouds. Panditji, Mrinal-

Mrinal, we were just admiring your film, weren't we?

Yes, we were.

I really don't see why anyone should have any objection to this.

The Chinese hawker might very well have been an Indian hawker.

Thank you, sir.

What do you think, Indu?

I think your film is a human story. Truly

remarkable.

Actually, even I liked it a lot.

Though you never spoke much about it.

That's not true. But under the blue

sky, well

even if I strengthen the ground beneath my feet, that's not entirely me.

Too sentimental, technically a very raw

work. Like Kalika's makeup, it's very

a-

True

but it had its heart in the right place.

Is heart alone enough, Kunal?

Heart, mind, soul, when these three

come together, then it's something.

That happened from Baishakh 22.

Well, there's no connection between Rabindranath or his death and your film.

So why are you being so stubborn about the title?

No no no no you think there isn't. But there is communication. On the twenty-second of Shravan, a person

The death day of a great person may be. But millions of common people around the world...

That day can also be a significant day for people. For ordinary people,

History has no right to take away rights.

You are being too childish. Are you doing something else?

Can't you keep the name with the date?

No.

Don't take this lightly, one day before or after. I give you the option

I am giving-

I told you it's not possible.

Can you think of something like Ekushey Shrabon or Teish Shrabon?

It's not possible in any way.

Why? Why can't you keep it? For what reason?

Because their wedding was on the twenty-second of Shravan. That day is their wedding date. This also includes me.

Some

There is nothing to do, and you have nothing to do either.

Oh please don't do this. A hundred years is coming ahead. In the meantime

When people go and see that there is any picture of yours with Rabindranath Thakur

No communication, it will get angry.

I don't care if you get angry. But why have you suddenly gotten angry?

In the middle like this-

Why don't you want to get angry? I am accountable to the audience.

Listen to what we have to say.

You have a responsibility. I have no responsibility.

You, Listen to what I'm saying calmly. Yes, say it.

Alright, your words are noted. Now listen to our words.

What is it like when it's the 24th of Shravan?

It won't rain in Bhadra. There's no question about it.

I will go to Delhi if necessary. Appeal

I will do it.

Delhi. After Delhi

A documentary is being commissioned about Rabindranath this year. They are making it.

Your friend Manik Roy.

Yes.

She is making three daughters to pay tribute to Rabindranath Tagore. So you are normal like her.

Why aren't you doing anything meaningful about Rabindranath Tagore?

What does it mean?

[Laughter]

Oh these buffoons! They ultimately agreed.

From Delhi.

That's good. But Mrinal

You cried so much, you fought so hard

ultimately the film didn't really stand out that much.

So what?

But I feel like for the first time in my life I was able to say something in my own way. A

I was able to tell a story.

It was such a cruel and a hopeless film you know.

Maybe

and maybe that's the reality we don't want to see.

Alright, forget it.

Okay, listen, a journalist named John Nantowitz, a prominent journalist in Paris.

Stay. Roam around various film festivals of the world. He is the one.

They have seen your picture on the 22nd of Shrabon. They liked it too.

Now when you go to Paris, remember to meet her. She has your picture.

You have seen in Venice. He was praising it a lot. He

Someone is here.

I will definitely meet. Thank you for passing on the message.

And you were saying something about the trilogy?

I think

Your Unbeaten is even better than the Path's

Regulations.

What are you saying?

Most definitely

this modernism

Forget about India.

It is not seen much in world cinema either.

Maybe it means Exception

Passion of Zono Park.

Exactly for this reason I wasn't surprised to see that the audience accepted it

has not done,

Venice has selected that.

The sentiment of the Bengali people is such a big blow.

As in?

The way you have shown the mother-son relationship as much as

Complicated is just as true. I mean, did you think that...

Will the audience accept? Almost like the standard of lovers.

Complexity of pride. Not waking me up from sleep.

Saying they are angry. Can't catch the train. Feeling scared.

And so, mother has to manage.

And what about the upper earth?

Good.

Just a moment later. That one.

The news of the death of the incomplete.

The moment. Such a big build up

What a wonderful moment. A little bit of editing

Everything has come to an end because of the mistake.

So you mean to say that hitting him on the back is against his nature?

is happening.

Hmm

No no

the reaction was amazing. But then on his brother

What was the need to stay?

So whenever he gets slapped, that bewildered expression on his face is for the audience.

So at that time, I mean I...

I have seen the movie twice. At that time the audience bursts into laughter again.

Everything comes to an end. I think it's on you.

Should have been with him. Follow him and go inside.

It was necessary. Only then it would be terrifying.

A pathos

shock would be created.

I'm afraid you are right

that one shot ruined it.

Whatever you say, I won't remove the shot. No, no Venice is just fine.

Took it away. I mean, without any subtitles they praised it enthusiastically.

And now say London. Hey

Should I hand the fork and spoon to Hero?

At that time, people ate like that. Have you ever not eaten for three days?

Have you been there? Yes, that's how people have eaten. Millions of people

A skeletal person. This is

You have to remember. Now if there is any among the gentlemen about this

It's uncomfortable for that, that's their problem. I don't know anything. I'm moving the shot.

No.

This is a shortcoming created by them. If needed, I will take it directly to London.

I will send it. Still, I will not remove this city. This is my final word.

Remember one more thing that I have only compromised with a film once in my life.

I did that, which is why I couldn't sleep for months.

Then not like this again

It will happen. I kept it. Brother,

How much

What happened? Wait, right here

Stop. No, no, no, go back

Go, go back. Yes, forty-eight frames from this frame. A freeze

Two. Freeze?

Suddenly? Here is the flow of the story

I need a push. Hold everything for a second and then move on.

Go ahead. Give it. The purists will be terribly angry. Mrinal,

So many freeze frames, so many jump cuts.

Well, if a purist gets upset, then I

What difference does it make?

If there is no conflict with him, then the film will change.

How will it be?

We are all prototypes of each other

And cheaper clones will be made, right?

Do what I am saying. O Vasudev, bring a leader of forty-eight frames.

Come. Maybe we are doing a little too much. But

popular story telling convention

And the rules cannot be broken. There is no release. Donkey,

The skill of storytelling will be lost. Our film at a turning point

It has arrived. The Indian New Wave.

However, Manikkha Babu is this

There was no objection to the metaphor. The Lord had also written it. Yes, but

You had rebuffed him.

If you don't have a worthy answer, stay silent

It's foolish. Hey

No, no. For me, workshops or special lectures in between.

Okay. I

I won't be able to stay without making a film. Listen, I need to go to Mumbai for a day.

Yes, Varun insisted a lot. He wants me to

His

a little time with him in the office

I'll meet you. Listen, I'll call you again tomorrow or the day after.

Your

Is your health good? Are you taking the medicines?

Are you taking it regularly? Yes, I'm good. And

There is no problem for Konali's school. Alright, I

I am keeping it. Okay.

Hey, where are you going? Hey, I'll tell you, I'll tell you. Sit down,

Sit there, there.

What is this?

There is paper, a typewriter, and your brain. Meaning?

It means you have to write a script now. Script?

Hey,

I have a train to board in five hours. Enough time for a script.

Are you mad? A script in five hours? Listen,

I have spoken to the chairman of the Film Finance Corporation, Himmat Ahluwalia. They are

looking at making very low budget Hindi films.

So write something which I can submit to the selection

committee.

Hey, if anyone can do it, it is you.

Tea, coffee, and lunch will all come. From outside

I'm locking it so that

you can't escape. Hey, listen.

Mrinal Sen? Yes, ma'am.

But the budget he submitted is ridiculously low.

Just 1.5 lakhs.

Well, I don't think you can make a Hindi film in

that budget.

Think of it from this perspective.

Since it is so low, the government has nothing to lose.

But if it succeeds, then the new wing

of- NFDC, ma'am. Yes.

NFDC will gain a lot. But are we sure about the director here?

I mean, it's not a Manikya Ray that we're talking about.

There is a world beyond Manikya Ray, Gujral ji.

Sen has won three National Awards.

His films have gone to London and Venice.

I have seen his work. Left-leaning, but

very good.

Give him the funding. The whole line? Yes, Abbas ji.

Utkal Dutta, Shankar Chatterjee.

It's a Hindi debut for them. Also got a new girl.

Okay. Subhashini. Cameraman is also a fresher. K. K. Mahavir.

Okay. So that's why

if the voice was also new. Sir, আমি বাংলা জানি।

আমি কলকাতার ছেলে। Great. Though your

Bengali is lousy,

your voice is very good. Let's go. Thank you. Fit to set.

Um, you two talk. I'll just be back. Thank you so much.

Just thank you won't do, Mrinal.

I will loan him to you only on one condition.

You get me Utkal Dutta for my next. Okay, okay. I'll talk to him.

Thank you. Welcome.

Amit. Yes, sir.

How much should I pay you? Oh no, no. Nothing.

Actually, this is my first work in films. So for me it's an honor.

No, no. Your honor and everything is fine.

But all of us are taking payments. So you have to too.

Mrinal da, how can I- Take it professionally.

Is this your profession?

Yes. So something. Okay, Mrinal da.

Whatever you think is okay, I'm fine with it.

I think

we can manage three hundred rupees. Great.

My first remuneration in films.

Congratulations for Bhuvanashram. I hear you're doing very good business.

The first Hindi film itself is a jackpot.

Thank you Manikkha Babu. Venice and President Gold Medal.

Truly satisfying. But the box office is purely

an accidental success. Isn't it?

As many people give the tag of Indian New Wave, I feel

it's based on quite old and some prestigious film conventions.

How so?

Everything is there. A heroine like Misty,

melodious music, grand emotional music, some delightful, visually pleasing

scenes and above

a wish-fulfilling game. An old song wish fulfilling screen story.

Okay Manikkha Babu, the explanation is a bit light, isn't it?

I mean, labor, tragic joy, solitude,

sharp-tongued nature.

People are used to being alone, aren't they? So can it

be summarized like this?

I think it can be. Big bad bureaucrat reformed by

rustic belle. [laughs] I'm giving you a better summary.

Big bad bureaucrat chastised by charmer chic.

[laughs]

[background music]

How's the road, sir? Traffic means it will turn your brain into mush.

Every day things are getting more expensive. You tell me, sir,

what will happen to this country?

I don't know.

From above, today a fight with China, tomorrow a fight with Pakistan. Every day a strike,

every night

the trouble of electricity.

That's true.

And all these corporate people don't do any work properly. Government officers,

all useless.

Have you seen Bhuvan Shome?

Yes, sir.

Bhuvan Shome cinema.

Bhuvan Shome. Yes, sir, I saw it.

It's a story of a girl and an officer, right?

We are the directors of that film.

You are Mr.-Mr-

Mrinal Sen.

Oh sir, that was a very good picture. Very nice,

completely different.

Here you go, sir, it's open.

Wait, wait, wait, wait.

This.

Here you go.

Oh, let it be, sir, bringing an artist like you, that's enough for me.

Oh, how can that be? No, no, please take it.

No, no, we won't take it. Your picture was very

good, sir. We can't

take it.

Oh, it doesn't work like that, please take the money.

Sir

you are getting late. You had a meeting, right?

We can't take it, sir. The picture was very good.

Sir.

Just make me three more Bhuvan Shomes. Nothing else

is needed. [laughs]

Mr. Sharma.

Yes, sir.

Films are not factory-made garments.

No made to order, no cloning.

Oh no, no, you are misunderstanding. I didn't mean that.

I meant

don't make exactly that,

make something of that type. Hmm.

Type? Type as in?

What do you mean?

Forget it. You make a film on the story you like, with a good location, good songs, a good heroine.

I will get you the biggest stars. There will be no tension about the budget. I guarantee

my Jai Mata Di.

No, no, Sharma ji, for me, a low budget is better, baba.

The pressure is less.

Oh brother, if it goes on like this, it will be difficult for you to stay in Bombay.

I know and I don't want to as well. I will rule in my

El Dorado.

El Dorado?

Hmm. Kolkata.

Oh.

Where I make my films on my own terms.

Okay, and which film is this?

For example, a film which reflects the fast emerging political

truth and does not escape from it.

What truth is this, brother?

Have you heard of a village called Naxalbari?

And action.

Rabindranath.

Rabindranath. Karl Marx.

Rabindranath. Karl Marx.

Fire. Cleopatra.

Odile Ghose. Helena

Foy.

Shakespeare.

Mao

Zedong.

Mao

Zedong.

Mao

Zedong.

Mao

Zedong.

Mao

Zedong.

Mao

Zedong.

Cut it. If you read the script,

how did it feel?

Fantastic Mrinal Da. Such an experimental film,

has rarely been made in Bengali. But after seeing today's sequence,

I remembered that I went to a shooting of Manikda's last week. I remember that.

গেল।

Which shoot?

Oh, there's a film called 'Competitor' based on Sunil Ganguly's rivalry.

No. There's a new guy there,

who did such a good job. So there was a very

powerful interview sequence. He asked people, "What would you regard

as the most outstanding and significant event of the last decade?"

The war in Vietnam sir.

More significant than the landing on the moon?

I think so sir.

Are you a communist?

I

don't think one has to be one in order to admire Vietnam sir.

What a subtle but powerful statement, right?

Thank you Nitai, thank you so much.

What happened?

Saved from the false prophet. Thank goodness the sequence hasn't been shot yet.

You know.

What is the biggest event of the day?

Today?

Yes.

My interview sir.

Cut. Good.

Very good. Excellent. Nitai.

They have sent your tickets.

First class, right?

Of course, considering the ruckus you created last time with Bhuban's

time.

They could have sent an economy class ticket to any filmmaker from Latin America or Europe.

Everyone has their own status. We should respect that—

Oh come on, it was Venice, sorry they said. Clerical error,

they say.

Oh, that's nonsense. And they couldn't even imagine that someone from this

tormented Bengal could say no to them. Such inferiority—

Would you like some tea?

Where is mom?

Mom has stepped out a bit. I'm making it.

Hmm.

You know Babu, hmm,

now I remember,

once in conversation,

when I was scheduling a film, I said, hmm,

you can find a wife if you lose a wife. But if you lose a film, you can't find a film.

No. I said that in a completely joking manner.

At that time, mom felt very sad hearing that.

Am I a very selfish person, right?

Hmm.

What?

I

have always tried to—

The path from good to great is like this, my dear. Utter

selfishness. If you don't prioritize cinema above all,

cinema wouldn't prioritize you above all.

Believe me, I know your mother very—

well. Me too.

All of us.

But not more than oneself.

Day after day, month after month.

Mom managed the household alone,

taking on your responsibilities.

Her acting career,

forgetting her own tastes and pleasures.

But then you were busy with your own films. Who's the wife, who's the

child?

I had no options, Babu. I

won't stop until I completely—

let go, my dear. I understand.

Every genius is extremely mediocre somewhere

in some capacity.

[Some movie music is playing in the background]

Dear Geeta, coming to Venice three times in a row has made the roads here

very familiar.

[পিছনের দিকে কোনো একটা সিনেমার মিউজিক বাজছে]

প্রিয় গীতা, Venice-এ পরপর তিনবার আসার ফলে এখানে

রাস্তাঘাট

I've become quite familiar. Made some friends too. Like the previous two times,

the main festival is happening at Lido. In fact, where 'Baishe

Shrabon' and 'Bhuban Shome' were shown. Various good and bad films from around the world

have come. But I enjoyed the Chaplin retrospective the most

and I realized my favorite Chaplin film is Monsieur

Verdoux. One murder makes a villain, millions a hero.

Numbers sanctify. Can you imagine how powerful this line is, Geeta?

Maybe I'll meet him. He's coming to the closing ceremony. Stanley

Kubrick's Clockwork Orange was quite impressive. And Harman Hess's

Siddhartha was equally bad. From our country, three films

have come to the information section, Manik Babu's Private Limited

and Nitin Karnad's Samskara

and in the main section, my Calcutta 71. Seeing the line outside the screening of 71

reminded me of when it was running in the hall, from the line to enter the hall

the police arrested many Naxalite workers.

Of course, they arrested the filmmaker then, why would they spare the audience?

But when the whole world is about to watch this film, two incidents from 71 are very

vividly coming to mind as I sit here.

I'm telling you, let the man come out.

Don't do it.

You know it.

There are a lot of people here. It won't be right to do it here.

I'll smash your head.

Don't do it.

Smash your head means—

There are a lot of people here. It won't be right to do anything.

He's gone out.

Don't go.

When was the shooting of this film done, huh?

Let's not do anything.

What do you mean?

When was the shooting of Calcutta 71 done?

Last year in September. Why?

You're lying.

Sorry, sorry.

That man is lying.

Hey, keep quiet.

We were here today. I saw it that day.

Hey, calm down.

Your friend was standing there giving a speech.

What happened?

The police were firing. He did nothing. You're lying.

Hey, keep quiet. Let me speak.

Sir, they are actually not in their right mind. Don't mind them. He had a camera

in his hand. Actually, three years ago, in sixty-nine, one of our friends

was giving a speech at Esplanade East. At that time, he was killed by police firing, sir.

He died.

Yes, and that incident is what we saw in your film today.

Sorry, I mean, we actually shot the film in seventy-one,

but from sixty-nine, we were collecting some shots of Calcutta.

A gentleman named Louis Malle had come to make a documentary on Calcutta.

My cameraman probably got some footage from him,

meaning that footage is probably what

was seen in the film.

Sir, you're lying. We are leaving.

Your film was very good, sir. You're lying.

You had a camera in your hand. You did nothing.

Your film was very good, sir.

You're lying.

The film was very good, sir.

Anibesh.

Later I learned that the mother saw her Naxalite

son in the crowd in my footage

whom the police killed. Can you imagine, Geeta?

Alright, Geeta,

if that boy and this mother ever met

someday.

Today I finished the letter. But before finishing, I must tell you a funny thing.

You see,

a stunningly beautiful woman came to receive me here. Seeing her,

I thought my long-standing desire to have a full-fledged extramarital affair

would be fulfilled. I was getting ready to go eat with her in a cheerful

mood. I mean, after applying scent, I suddenly noticed the top button of my kurta

was missing. What to do? What to do?

Should I tell the hotel or search in the suitcase? In the meantime, I suddenly noticed a small

packet. You had neatly packed three buttons, two needles,

and thread. That's it, all the romance flew

away. Alright,

what does it mean to be intertwined with every moment of life like this?

Are you very angry?

So, won't you be angry?

Hmm

That can be understood just by reading the title of your article The chicken hearted

intellectual.

Not chicken hearted. Everyone is talking about their party or

talking about the liberation war. And some, in honor of their friends in Delhi,

are not saying anything. They are keeping their mouths shut. Meanwhile, so many

young people are involved in a movement. A movement that

is progressing, and the inhuman police brutality on them is openly

fascistic state, yet no one is speaking about it. No one is opening their mouth.

Hmm. Well, even though you didn't name

them, Manikya Da and Rishiraj Da

might get angry if they read this.

If they get angry, so be it. I didn't name anyone because I don't want to single

out anyone. I'm talking about a community where

not just directors,

actors, singers,

lyricists are all included. I could have made ten Bhubansam sitting in Bombay right now if I wanted to,

but I didn't. Because I had a responsibility

to react to the turbulent times around me.

Yes, but not everyone reacts in the same way.

But they do react. Now, out of fear of losing privilege, no one stays silent

do they?

Everyone sees cinema as propaganda.

Geeta

I know my

films have no polish. Maybe they're crude, maybe

raw. Maybe they don't follow the rules of telling a neat artistic story.

Maybe

they're just torn pamphlets, not a leather bound classic

But

just for the greed of the crown of eternity, I cannot betray the present.

I cannot.

[Sound of coughing]

Hey?

Are you going out for shooting?

Hmm.

What film?

Mrigaaya.

What's it about?

That's a long story. Let it be.

Did you get discharged from the hospital?

Or did you leave on your own responsibility?

What difference does it make?

No

Nothing makes a difference. Someone who doesn't want to live and destroys their own power bit by bit,

what difference does it make

what they say?

Are you giving a game?

Give it.

Geeta.

Geeta.

I'm

hungry.

Hmm.

I'm

hungry.

Yes.

I'm

hungry.

Anji.

[Sound of basketball in the background]

I

won't drink anymore

no.

I

won't live much longer.

If you don't quit drinking,

how will you survive?

I won't drink anymore. I won't.

Geeta

This Mrinal is a very good

person.

But that Bhubansam.

Nothing happened. Nothing happened.

Only your shoulder got bumped. No one else got hurt.

Nothing.

I won't

live much longer.

I won't live much longer.

I will survive

No.

First of all, I would like to inform you on behalf of all the readers of Anandabarta newspaper many thanks.

Congratulations on this special jury award.

Thank you.

Alright Mrinal-babu,

Bhubonshom, Podatik, and Okarei's words one day every day

Rejected. This is the fifth time your picture has been shown here.

And two years ago, in search of your famine won an award.

Silva Bear from Berlin. Last year it went to Venice for the film.

So can we say that, the last five years of Mrinal Sen's career

Best time?

You will say that, right? That's a matter for the critics.

Some of you call it experimental genius. Some say

Story, screenplay, Direction and gimmicks. Mrinal Sen

Look

I am not a bastard in either of these. My job is making movies.

And storytelling or not storytelling

or

Not saying the whole thing.

As you did not say and will not say. One day

Where was Chinu all night every day But still today to know

Many viewers are restless. Many get angry with you without even knowing.

Many including Manik Ray.

I have heard about his disturbance. Beckett once said,

If he knew who Godot was

Then he would have written the play. I really don't know where Chinu went,

Where I was. And it is because of this ignorance that I have succeeded Similarly successful

My audience has done it. That's the whole point. And this not knowing

That's why I have learned a lot about the surroundings, and about people,

I have been able to learn.

One day, even if you don't win any prize every day, you are called the silent winner. So much.

was acclaimed. And the following year came your search for the unknown. You

Silva Bear says. Where did you get the idea for this picture?

Someone asked after watching Fellini's Eight and a Half,

Why are there so few films with a film within a film structure in Indian cinema?

That's where it all started.

Mrinal-da, finally we come out. In the last scene of the interview, if the hero

If a mannequin can throw a stone, then the worker who lies dead next to the stove

Gone, for whose death there is no responsibility to cover up.

A whole one to avoid

The class got up and started. That dead boy's father In the last scene of that class.

Why couldn't they slap the representatives hard on the face?

He/She killed.

Did you not notice?

Is

it? Thank you so much. I am glad that the committee loved it.

Loved is an understatement Mr. Sen. They are euphoric about it.

But there is something I wanted to talk to you about.

Yes go on Jules.

The committee wants to show The Rooms but outside the competition.

Oh! But why?

Let me explain.

See Mr. Ray began his journey with Cannes in 1955

and this will be thirty years of that event.

He has promised us his latest The Home and The World.

As you know he suffered a heart attack during the shoot which totally

incapacitated him.

Well, the committee is not

sure that he will make films again.

And

since it might be, it might be his last film, the

committee was thinking if we can keep his film in

the competition.

So why can't two Indian films be in the competition?

It's not usually the practice.

The committee has seen your film. It is quite brilliant

and it hasn't seen Mr. Ray's. So if the jury decides that

your film is better than his...

It might upset him knowing your rivalry

and in this state

anything which upsets him

might not be advisable.

Hmm okay.

So what do you want me to do?

Please please please let us show your film in the

non-competitive section. I know Venice and Berlin will be

after your life for the film and the chances are you will get

the highest prize there.

But as a friend I can only request. But

I know you understand this little sentiment thing with Mr. Ray's film.

Oh you don't have to explain the little sentiment thing with Mr. Ray to me.

For all our differences and squabbles and taking digs at one another I

admire him and can't deny him the giant like stature he has achieved

in world cinema.

After all we all owe a lot to Pathar Pradaboli.

So can I confirm The Ruins participation?

Yes my friend you can.

Thanks. Thank you so much. Will call again.

Okay, one day it won't be autobiographical.

So?

Are you talking about the love thing with that student?

I don't know, dad. Just let me know in advance.

I will finish packing. Then one day, Ahana God.

will happen.

[Laughter] That's my central crisis

It happened.

Oh, you know, talk to Joya about this.

So. Isn't today the first?

Hmm.

Today, four years later

Manikda is returning to the shooting floor again.

I knew you would return. I know that one.

That person. Such energetic, lively energy

It's not possible to keep away from work. Four years ago I remember

Despite the doctor's hundred warnings, that...

Went to finish shooting in Chakdaha. In a Mercedes.

went so that the shaking is less. heart condition's

You will not be able to break the stairs for the sake of.

He had taken the chair up with a lift. What

Unstoppable life force!

What dedication to work!

Above all, a fighting spirit and

Determination. Truly undefeated.

But the body is not well at all. So the studio's

There will be special arrangements outside.

Hmm.

[Music]

Okay okay. Let's go, Gabo brother. Tumdar

ready? Let's go.

Okay going for take.

Roll sound. Ready.

Roll camera. Rolling.

And action.

Do you consider yourself a Hindu?

What are you doing?

This time

Grandpa will give a break.

I will never come again.

Cut it. An excellent shot and this is a film wrap.

[Clap] Everything I had to say

Everything has come to an end. I have no more

Nothing to say.

How are you now? What is the doctor saying? He will say the same thing again.

Keep the conversation under close observation.

Is the post-production work finished?

Is it done? No, re-recording is still pending. I

I am thinking about going to Bombay with someone. So what's your plan?

What are you doing, Mrinal? Oh by the way, I am your great universe.

I saw it. But I didn't really like it that much. [laughs] That's right.

There is. I generally don't like any of your work.

No. From that sky flower to statesman, what quarrel

What did you do? [laughs] No, no, why? It's just a person made of clay.

I really liked it. And the Okauari thing that was brilliant.

Although it didn't feel good at first in the month of Shravan, later

But I quite liked it. However, Akashkusum what a

pity this squabble came to an end Mrinal.

Well

Truth attains a quality only when it becomes controversial.

Why did you stop? But there are more letters in my bag.

was.

I had it too. The track was full of answers. But you...

Much smarter than me.

I don't know if it's very smart. But I can understand this much

I can post sixty five my film your

Did not feel particularly good.

Except for some exceptions

I didn't like it. But that doesn't take away anything from the

fact

that you are our renaissance man. Bhuban Som Surely you remember the tribute.

It's there.

I remember the cover of Chaplin's book. Surely you do too.

I remember.

Yes, yes, yes. But you didn't take anything for it.

I remember that too.

You treated me to such a wonderful cup of tea.

What's the matter, Mrinal?

Are you lighting a cigarette with your own match?

Hmm. Sometimes I do.

Alright, Manik Babu,

do you ever think about death?

Yes. Death gives a strange perspective.

It does.

Hmm. Do you remember

we went to the cremation ground with Rishiraj. Some

kids were shouting and swearing a lot. They said

we were responsible for his death.

This too is a perspective gained from death.

perspective.

Can you imagine, just imagine Mrinal, for this Rishiraj

we,

look I must say

he was something else.

Yes, that he was

an absolute maverick. You know what, Manik Babu?

I still feel like coming to you

to chat, to argue, to

clarify various issues through arguments. But you are

confined within a circle. Even if I want to, I can't come there

anymore.

I don't know. I understand.

Tell me honestly. This

so much, for so long, among so many people

don't you feel lonely?

Terribly.

I feel terribly lonely.

It feels very much so.

Anyway

now have tea, have tea.

With whom

will I chat now?

With whom will I argue?

So my next question is on Padatik. Do you think

Padatik is the most introspective of your political films?

Some people even say that you betrayed the leftist cause

when you made a

film like this.

What do you think?

I

when I made

which film?

Padatik.

Padatik Babu.

Oh yes

Padatik.

When I made

I

wanted to.

Yes sir.

I

wanted to make a film

which,

what was your question?

Sorry, I don't think he's feeling too well.

Can you email us the questions?

We'll get back to you.

Sure, sure I'll do that.

That'll be great. Thank you.

Hey

there's an earthquake.

Earthquake?

Yes.

Hey, get under the table.

Dad

are you alright?

Come, come.

Hey let me, let me give you my email.

Oh sure.

Sorry.

No, no, no, no, it's totally fine, sir. Just fine.

There you go.

Thank you.

Nice to meet you.

Yes pleasure.

Let me show you out.

Yes, let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go.

Let's go.

Thank you.

Bye.

Babu. Thank you.

For what?

My

I think my head is not

working anymore.

How embarrassing!

Father.

I think

it's time to go.

What nonsense are you talking about?

Listen,

write the answers calmly. Then

with the help of the teleprompter, we will make it work.

Father.

Listen,

don't go telling your mother these things again.

If your mother hears about Mrinal Sen's condition,

she will be very upset.

Father!

Mother,

Mother is not here, Father.

What do you mean not here?

I mean,

Mother, Mother has passed away.

Where has she gone?

To the next flat-

Mother, Mother has died, Father.

Oh

Yes,

Yes.

Alright.

As Godard said, cinema is the most beautiful fraud in the world.

What is your opinion on this?

It's certainly beautiful. But fraud means

false. What we actually consider as moving images are actually

not moving. A still image means that which

our eyes can retain for one sixteenth of a second,

can perceive. Then if another still image comes, like this one after another

some still images come, then our brain and

eyes together create an illusion. Only then

does the scene appear to be moving. That means

by definition, one foot of cinema is in reality and the other

in fantasy, that is,

in illusion.

Yes. No, I got in two days ago.

The place is a mess.

So much stuff.

Yes, yes. Yes.

Um, Chicago library.

Well, to archive and preserve

these old letters, scripts,

books, notes.

Yeah.

Yeah, today itself.

Yeah, I know it's sad.

But it is what it is.

Yeah.

Okay.

Thank you. Bye.

Ladies

and gentlemen, exactly hundred years ago this

is the place where the

Lumiere brothers took the first ever shot in the history of cinema.

It was a shot of thirty workers coming out from a factory shed.

So to commemorate this event we have amongst us the world's

finest thirty filmmakers who will come out from this makeshift factory

shed and walk towards the camera which incidentally will be handled

by the grandson of Louis

Lumiere.

[applause] After this historic walk each one of you, the

worthy torchbearer, the deserving successor of the first man

of

cinema will be felicitated by our honourable minister for culture.

[applause]

You walk like a rabbit.

Well,

I can walk like this till the crematorium.

How old are you?

I am one year younger than what I will be the next year.

[laughs] [applause]

[song]

If you are alive, believe in the victory of life.

If there is heaven somewhere, bring it down to earth.

You are alive.

These are just four more days of sorrow and four more days of oppression.

These days will also pass, thousands of days have passed.

These are just four more days of sorrow and four more days of oppression.

These days will also pass, thousands of days have passed.

Someday, even this garden will see the sight of spring.

If there is heaven somewhere, bring it down to earth.

You are alive.

[inspirational tune] If you are alive, believe in the victory of life.

And if there is heaven somewhere, bring it down to earth.

You are alive. [inspirational tune] The fire of the stomach is bad, the scars of the heart are bad.

They cannot be suppressed, one day they will become a revolution.

The fire of the stomach is bad, the scars of the heart are bad.

They cannot be suppressed, one day they will become a revolution.

The palaces of oppression will fall, new homes will be built again.

And if there is heaven somewhere, bring it down to earth.

You are alive. [inspirational tune] If you are alive,

believe in the victory of life.

And if there is heaven somewhere, bring it down to earth.

You are alive. [inspirational tune] If you are alive,

believe in the victory of life.

And if there is heaven somewhere,

bring it down to earth. You are alive.

You are alive.

Cut

it!

[music] You revolve in the hands of the people like a symbol.

Become the symbol of demand,

sway in the hands.

In the fist of the hand, be the shout of protest.

Be the eternal resistance in my fate.

Change as if touched by the sweat of people.

Let the breath of people remain in your

air.

Be the assurance that holds our

name. Let your smile

leave a mark in everyone's sky.

Dance suddenly like a burst of joy

when it happens. With restless

feet, run on the path of prohibition.

When you make a mistake like the hidden joy of the underworld.

Let a new target come in the courage of people.

Never stop in the dying pull of satisfaction.

Pierce through stagnant times singing

songs.

When this song ends, move on to the songs of the future.

Seeing the stationary notes,

laugh and always erase.

If the line is smooth, high and low suit you.

Run as much as you can with impact

and counter-impact.

Our enemies sharpen weapons in hiding.

In the rhythm of speed,

sharpen your weapons too.

When there is a drought of clouds, be the messenger of rain.

Fall like intense love on every chest.

In your water,

let life find its way in the Thames.

Strange. The harvest of labor

in all human sorrow and

joy.

When there is a drought of clouds, be the messenger of rain.

Fall like intense love on every chest.

In your water,

let life find its way in the Thames.

Strange. The harvest of labor

in all human sorrow and

joy.

in the heart.

In your water, life seems to thrive.

Strange. The fruits of labor.

The harvest of all people's sorrows and

joys.

[musical accompaniment]