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Bengali CINEMA · 2025
The Slow Man and His Raft Bengali Movie
নধরের ভেলা
Overview
Set in rural Bengal, Pradipta Bhattacharyya’s contemplative drama about the human condition, The Slow Man and His Raft, centres on Nadhar, a motion-impaired, middle-aged man, “slower than a sloth”, who is swept into a touring circus following the death of his caregiving mother. Nadhar is something of a relic, a slow man stranded in a frantic, productive society. For those around him, his slowness can at best serve as a derisory spectacle. An expansive meditation on human nature, slowness and being profoundly out of step with the world.
A closer look
The Slow Man and His Raft (2025) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Pradipta Bhattacharyya. The cast includes Amit Saha, Ritwick Chakraborty, Priyanka Sarkar, Aparajita Ghosh Das. Runtime: 179 minutes.
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What is the original language of The Slow Man and His Raft?
The Slow Man and His Raft is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for The Slow Man and His Raft?
Our source metadata lists 3 February 2025. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed The Slow Man and His Raft?
The listed director is Pradipta Bhattacharyya.
Who is in the cast of The Slow Man and His Raft?
The available cast credits include Amit Saha, Ritwick Chakraborty, Priyanka Sarkar, Aparajita Ghosh Das, Satakshi Nandy. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is The Slow Man and His Raft?
The recorded runtime is 179 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is The Slow Man and His Raft?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of The Slow Man and His Raft?
The original title in our source data is নধরের ভেলা. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is The Slow Man and His Raft about?
Set in rural Bengal, Pradipta Bhattacharyya’s contemplative drama about the human condition, The Slow Man and His Raft, centres on Nadhar, a motion-impaired, middle-aged man, “slower than a sloth”, who is swept into a touring circus following the death of his caregiving mother. Nadhar is something of a relic, a slow man stranded in a frantic, productive society. For those around him, his slowness can at best serve as a derisory spectacle. An expansive meditation on human nature, slowness and being profoundly out of step with the world.
