Jana Aranya

85.50

[MMWTM3K#06] I've got mixed feelings about this one, it's rather poorly made, but somehow the story pulled me in more and more with every minute.

Beautifully filmed drama about what a man is willing to do for success. The scenes of everyday life in Calcutta are fascinating and the performance of the lead actor is engaging. The ending peters out a little bit, though.

Another phenomenal film from Satyajit Ray. This is a really dark film for him, although one with a well-honed comic edge to it. There are some marvelous touches -- the way every cigarette seems to indicate another piece of Somnath's soul burning away, the glove compartment protecting its secrets, the candlelit dinner, the witty job interview montage, the shots of the imposing and decaying city. Great performances throughout.