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Bengali CINEMA · 1970
Puruliar Chhau
পুরুলিয়ার ছৌ
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Overview
In 1970, Ghatak explored the traditional heritage of Chhau in the documentary titled Puruliar Chhau. He explores the life of the performers, including close shots of eminent dancers like Madhu Ray, Gokul Roy, Gambhir Singh and Lal Mahato. His use of flambeau (a rural life lighting to avoid technical lights) and the dramatic way of the narration in which the narrator becomes an integral part of Chhau are highpoints of this documentary. Ritwik went to showcase how tribals use this artform to articulate their struggle against oppression and exploitation in this documentary as well as in Jukti Takko Aar Gappo.
A closer look
Puruliar Chhau (1970) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Documentary. Directed by Ritwik Ghatak.
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Puruliar Chhau FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Puruliar Chhau?
Puruliar Chhau is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Puruliar Chhau?
Our source metadata lists 1 June 1970. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Puruliar Chhau?
The listed director is Ritwik Ghatak.
What type of movie is Puruliar Chhau?
The source lists these genres: Documentary.
What is the original title of Puruliar Chhau?
The original title in our source data is পুরুলিয়ার ছৌ. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Puruliar Chhau about?
In 1970, Ghatak explored the traditional heritage of Chhau in the documentary titled Puruliar Chhau. He explores the life of the performers, including close shots of eminent dancers like Madhu Ray, Gokul Roy, Gambhir Singh and Lal Mahato. His use of flambeau (a rural life lighting to avoid technical lights) and the dramatic way of the narration in which the narrator becomes an integral part of Chhau are highpoints of this documentary. Ritwik went to showcase how tribals use this artform to articulate their struggle against oppression and exploitation in this documentary as well as in Jukti Takko Aar Gappo.
