The Music Room
Director: Satyajit Ray
Actors: Chhabi Biswas, Gangapada Basu, Padmadevi
PlotIn a decaying mansion in rural India, a once-wealthy aristocrat, Biswambhar Roy, spends his days reminiscing about the grandeur of his past. His sole passion becomes hosting lavish concerts in his opulent music room, a symbol of his family's once-great status. Despite his dwindling finances, he is determined to maintain this tradition, clinging to the remnants of his former glory. Biswambhar's obsession with music and his pride lead him to ignore the practical realities of his deteriorating estate, pushing him further into isolation.
As the years pass, Biswambhar faces personal loss and the swift approach of modernity, which threatens to render his lifestyle and values obsolete. His stubbornness and refusal to adapt to changing times strain his relationships with those around him. Through a series of conflicts and recollections, Biswambhar's tragic decline unfolds, illustrating the inevitable downfall of an era marked by excessive pride and the refusal to change. In the end, his fixation on the past and his music room brings him face to face with the consequences of his choices and the irreversible passage of time.
Writers: Tarashankar Banerjee, Satyajit Ray, Santi P. Choudhury
Release Date: 10 Oct 1958
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: India
Language: Bengali, English
Home Video Reviews
Criterion's Blu-Ray presentation of The Music Room is acclaimed for its high quality and insightful supplements, capturing the film's rich cultural transition.
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