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Bengali CINEMA · 1982
Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar
অমৃতকুম্ভের সন্ধানে
Overview
The film documents one of the largest Indian religious fairs, the Kumbh Mela, which is held at the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati. The action is seen through the eyes of Shubhendu Chatterjee who has come to the Mela not out of any religious sentiment but to see and understand people and seek the reason why “….multitudes upon multitudes of the old and weak and the young and frail enter without hesitation or complaint upon such incredible journeys and endure the resultant miseries without repining.” (Mark Twain after visiting the 1895 Mela)
A closer look
Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar (1982) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Directed by Dilip Roy. The cast includes Aparna Sen, Subhendu Chatterjee, Ruma Guha Thakurta, Bhanu Banerjee. Runtime: 130 minutes.
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Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar?
Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar?
Our source metadata lists 22 October 1982. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar?
The listed director is Dilip Roy.
Who is in the cast of Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar?
The available cast credits include Aparna Sen, Subhendu Chatterjee, Ruma Guha Thakurta, Bhanu Banerjee, Sumitra Mukherjee. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar?
The recorded runtime is 130 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar?
The original title in our source data is অমৃতকুম্ভের সন্ধানে. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar about?
The film documents one of the largest Indian religious fairs, the Kumbh Mela, which is held at the confluence of the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati. The action is seen through the eyes of Shubhendu Chatterjee who has come to the Mela not out of any religious sentiment but to see and understand people and seek the reason why “….multitudes upon multitudes of the old and weak and the young and frail enter without hesitation or complaint upon such incredible journeys and endure the resultant miseries without repining.” (Mark Twain after visiting the 1895 Mela)
