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Bengali CINEMA · 1981
In Search of Famine Bengali Movie
আকালের সন্ধানে
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Overview
A young, idealistic director arrives in a village to make a picture set during the Great Bengal Famine. It’s a film that he hopes will reveal the problems and privations still current in rural India.
A closer look
In Search of Famine (1981) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Mrinal Sen. The cast includes Dhritiman Chatterjee, Rajen Tarafdar, Dipankar Dey, Radhamohan Bhattacharya. Runtime: 128 minutes.
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What is the original language of In Search of Famine?
In Search of Famine is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for In Search of Famine?
Our source metadata lists 4 January 1981. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed In Search of Famine?
The listed director is Mrinal Sen.
Who is in the cast of In Search of Famine?
The available cast credits include Dhritiman Chatterjee, Rajen Tarafdar, Dipankar Dey, Radhamohan Bhattacharya, Smita Patil. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is In Search of Famine?
The recorded runtime is 128 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is In Search of Famine?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of In Search of Famine?
The original title in our source data is আকালের সন্ধানে. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is In Search of Famine about?
A young, idealistic director arrives in a village to make a picture set during the Great Bengal Famine. It’s a film that he hopes will reveal the problems and privations still current in rural India.
