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1 online resource (13 min.) |
| Summary |
Anila and her husband, Sudhindra, receive the news that her uncle, Manmohan, who has spent more than 35 years traveling in distant lands, is back in India to visit them. When Manmohan tells his wondrous stories, it makes the couple suspicious. They call Sengupta, the lawyer friend, to test his stories. Manmohan is insulted and suddenly leaves them. The couple set out to find him and eventually makes a original discovery that is both a source of delight and shame for them. Winner Indian National Awards Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay 1992. Winner FIPRESCI Award, Venice, 1991 |
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Title from resource description page (viewed Aug. 6, 2013) |
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This edition in Bengali |
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Nominated, 1992, Gémeaux Award, Best Overall Sound - Dramatic |
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Won, 1991, Venice Film Festival, FIPRESCI Award |
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Won, 1992, National Film Awards, India, Golden Lotus Award, Best Direction |
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Won, 1992, National Film Awards, India, Golden Lotus Award, Best Film |
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Families -- India
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Feature films -- India
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Inheritance and succession -- Drama
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Motion pictures -- India.
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Uncles -- India -- Kolkata -- Drama
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Families.
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Feature films.
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Inheritance and succession.
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Motion pictures.
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Uncles.
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India -- Kolkata.
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India.
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Drama.
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Bhattacharya, Bikram, actor.
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Dey, Dipankar, actor.
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Ray, Satyajit, 1921-1992, film director.
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Shankar, Mamata, actor.
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