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Overview
Ghose’s first major film is a documentary about the 1974 Bengal famine, analysing how famines come about and chronicling their impact in the cities and the villages of India. Made on a Paillard Bolex by a group calling itself the ‘Joris Ivens collective’, it was one of the first Indian documentaries to face censorship under the Emergency. Much of the footage reflects Ghose’s preoccupation, later developed in his features, with people surviving on the margins of society.
A closer look
Hungry Autumn (1974) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Directed by Goutam Ghose. Runtime: 29 minutes.
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Hungry Autumn FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Hungry Autumn?
Hungry Autumn is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Hungry Autumn?
Our source metadata lists 5 February 1974. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Hungry Autumn?
The listed director is Goutam Ghose.
How long is Hungry Autumn?
The recorded runtime is 29 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Hungry Autumn about?
Ghose’s first major film is a documentary about the 1974 Bengal famine, analysing how famines come about and chronicling their impact in the cities and the villages of India. Made on a Paillard Bolex by a group calling itself the ‘Joris Ivens collective’, it was one of the first Indian documentaries to face censorship under the Emergency. Much of the footage reflects Ghose’s preoccupation, later developed in his features, with people surviving on the margins of society.
