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News18
6 days ago
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Wes Anderson Says The Memory Scene In Asteroid City Is ‘Stolen' From Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri
Last Updated: Aranyer Din Ratri features Soumitra Chatterjee, Subhendu Chatterjee, Samit Bhanja, Rabi Ghosh, Pahari Sanyal, Sharmila Tagore Kaberi Bose, Simi Garewal and Aparna Sen in keyr oles. Aranyer Din Ratri features Soumitra Chatterjee, Subhendu Chatterjee, Samit Bhanja, Rabi Ghosh, Pahari Sanyal, Sharmila Tagore, Kaberi Bose, Simi Garewal and Aparna Sen in key roles American filmmaker Wes Anderson is making headlines after completing a six-year restoration of Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest), which will now be featured at Cannes Classics. Here's a fun fact – a scene from Anderson's 2023 film Asteroid City was 'stolen" from Aranyer Din Ratri. The memorable memory game sequence in Asteroid City is directly inspired by Ray's 1970 classic. In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Wes Anderson was asked if he recreated the memory game scene from Aranyer Din Ratri for Asteroid City. To this, the filmmaker said, 'Yes, well, stole it… First of all, the concept of the scene is very odd because it's a game. But we learn about these characters so much while they play these games and they're saying these names. And then the way it's photographed, I mean, the cast is obviously special cast, but the way it's photographed is very striking. And the moment when we choose to start going from face to face, there's more emotion in this scene than you would think there's any reason to be." According to a Variety report, the restoration of Aranyer Din Ratri began in 2019. As a member of Martin Scorsese's The Film Foundation board, Wes Anderson helped start the project to bring this classic back. Inspired by Satyajit Ray's work, a team from The Film Foundation's World Cinema Project, Film Heritage Foundation, Janus Films and The Criterion Collection came together to make it happen. The entire restoration was funded by the Golden Globe Foundation. Aranyer Din Ratri features Soumitra Chatterjee, Subhendu Chatterjee, Samit Bhanja, Rabi Ghosh, Pahari Sanyal, Sharmila Tagore, Kaberi Bose, Simi Garewal and Aparna Sen in key roles. This Bengali-language adventure drama is based on the novel of the same name by Sunil Gangopadhyay. First Published:
News18
13-05-2025
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Kareena Kapoor Lauds Sharmila Tagore As Aranyer Din Ratri Heads To Cannes
Last Updated: Aranyer Din Ratri starred Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Rabi Ghosh, Pahari Sanyal and Kaberi Bose. Satyajit Ray's 1970 classic Aranyer Din Ratri, one of his most significant cinematic works, will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival starting May 13. The film, which features veteran actors like Soumitra Chatterjee and Sharmila Tagore, holds a special place in Indian cinema. Tagore, who played a pivotal role in the film, will proudly represent India on this prestigious international stage. Reacting to the news, Kareena Kapoor Khan expressed her excitement about the film's premiere after so many decades. Kareena Kapoor Khan reshared a post on her Instagram Stories commemorating Aranyer Din Ratri's international debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. The post featured a still of Sharmila Tagore from the film and her expressing her delight at the film's restoration. Sharmila said, 'It's wonderful that Manik Da's Aranyer Din Ratri has been restored and will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this year. I have wonderful memories of the time spent with my co-actors, and Manikda's precision, especially in how he shot the memory game sequence, was incredible. I can't wait to watch the restored film. Aranyer Din Ratri is such a contemporary film, and I'm sure it will resonate with new audiences worldwide today." Kareena wrote 'Legend" with a red heart emoticon in the caption, expressing her admiration for the veteran actress. The 4K restored version of Aranyer Din Ratri will be showcased in the Cannes Classics section. Based on Sunil Gangopadhyay's novel, the film is also known as Days and Nights in the Forest in English. Satyajit Ray's masterpiece delves into themes of alienation, class, and modernity. The story follows four city men who escape to the Palamau forests for a relaxing vacation, only to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery. The 4K restoration of Aranyer Din Ratri was reportedly completed using the original camera and sound negatives preserved by producer Purnima Dutta. She will attend the screening alongside Sharmila Tagore, Margaret Bodde (executive director of The Film Foundation), and FHF founder Shivendra Singh Dungarpur. The premiere will be hosted by renowned Hollywood filmmaker Wes Anderson. The film's cast includes other celebrated names such as Kaberi Bose, Simi Garewal, Shubhendu Chatterjee, Rabi Ghosh, and Aparna Sen. First Published:
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri to be screened in classics section at Cannes Film Festival
A 4K restored version of master filmmaker Satyajit Ray's 1970 film Aranyer Din Ratri will be screened at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival under the Classics section, the organisers said on Thursday. (Also read: Interview: Aditya Vikram Sengupta reveals why Mayanagar took so long to release, if there is a Satyajit Ray connect) Based on the novel of the same name by author Sunil Gangopadhyay, the Bengali-language film, titled Days and Nights in the Forest in English, featured an ensemble cast of Soumitra Chatterjee, Subhendu Chatterjee, Samit Bhanja, Robi Ghosh, Aparna Sen, Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal. The movie, which explored themes of alienation, class, and modernity, followed the story of four city-bred men who escape to the forests of Palamau for a carefree holiday, only to undergo a journey of self-discovery. Aranyer Din Ratri is presented and restored by The Film Foundation's World Cinema Project at L'Immagine Ritrovata in collaboration with the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF), Janus Films, and the Criterion Collection. The funding was provided by the Golden Globe Foundation, a press release issued by the festival organisers said. The 4K restoration was completed using the original camera and sound negative preserved by producer Purnima Dutta, who will attend the screening along with Sharmila, Margaret Bodde, executive director of The Film Foundation, and FHF founder Shivendra Singh Dungarpur. The premiere of Aranyer Din Ratri will be presented by renowned Hollywood filmmaker Wes Anderson, a self-professed and long-time admirer of Ray. "Anything signed by Satyajit Ray must be cherished and preserved; but the nearly-forgotten 'Days and Nights in the Forest' is a special/particular gem... Made in 1970. Modern and novelistic. Ray worked in terrain perhaps more familiar to Cassavetes. "A clash/negotiation between castes and sexes. Urbans and rurals. Selfish men and their hopes and cruelties and spectacular lack of wisdom. Women who see through them. The great Soumitra Chatterjee: lost but searching. The great Sharmila Tagore: mysterious, cerebral, mesmerizing. From the master, another masterpiece," Wes said, as quoted by the FHF. Aranyer Din Ratri had its world premiere at the 20th Berlin International Film Festival, where it was nominated for the top prize of Golden Bear for Best Film. The Cannes Classics section will also screen Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush to celebrate the movie's centenary year. The film gala will also showcase Alejandro G Inárritu's Amores Perros to mark its 25th anniversary as well as Edward Yang's Yi Yi (2000), John Woo's Hard Boiled (1992), and Sri Lankan filmmaker Sumitra Peries' Gehenu Lamai (1978), and Marcel Pagnol's Merlusse (1935). Last year, the 4K restored version of Shyam Benegal's Manthan (1976) was screened in the same section at the prestigious gala.
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Satyajit Ray's 'Aranyer Din Ratri' to be screened under Classics section of Cannes Film Festival
New Delhi, A 4K restored version of master filmmaker Satyajit Ray's 1970 film "Aranyer Din Ratri" will be screened at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival under the Classics section, the organisers said on Thursday. Based on the novel of the same name by author Sunil Gangopadhyay, the Bengali-language film, titled "Days and Nights in the Forest" in English, featured an ensemble cast of Soumitra Chatterjee, Subhendu Chatterjee, Samit Bhanja, Robi Ghosh, Aparna Sen, Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal. The movie, which explored themes of alienation, class, and modernity, followed the story of four city-bred men who escape to the forests of Palamau for a carefree holiday, only to undergo a journey of self-discovery. "Aranyer Din Ratri" is presented and restored by The Film Foundation's World Cinema Project at L'Immagine Ritrovata in collaboration with the Film Heritage Foundation , Janus Films, and the Criterion Collection. The funding was provided by the Golden Globe Foundation, a press release issued by the festival organisers said. The 4K restoration was completed using the original camera and sound negative preserved by producer Purnima Dutta, who will attend the screening along with Tagore, Margaret Bodde, executive director of The Film Foundation, and FHF founder Shivendra Singh Dungarpur. The premiere of "Aranyer Din Ratri" will be presented by renowned Hollywood filmmaker Wes Anderson, a self-professed and long-time admirer of Ray. "Anything signed by Satyajit Ray must be cherished and preserved; but the nearly-forgotten 'Days and Nights in the Forest' is a special/particular gem... Made in 1970. Modern and novelistic. Ray worked in terrain perhaps more familiar to Cassavetes. "A clash/negotiation between castes and sexes. Urbans and rurals. Selfish men and their hopes and cruelties and spectacular lack of wisdom. Women who see through them. The great Soumitra Chatterjee: lost but searching. The great Sharmila Tagore: mysterious, cerebral, mesmerizing. From the master, another masterpiece," Anderson said, as quoted by the FHF. "Aranyer Din Ratri" had its world premiere at the 20th Berlin International Film Festival, where it was nominated for the top prize of Golden Bear for Best Film. The Cannes Classics section will also screen Charlie Chaplin's "The Gold Rush" to celebrate the movie's centenary year. The film gala will also showcase Alejandro G Inárritu's "Amores Perros" to mark its 25th anniversary as well as Edward Yang's "Yi Yi" , John Woo's "Hard Boiled" , and Sri Lankan filmmaker Sumitra Peries' "Gehenu Lamai" , and Marcel Pagnol's "Merlusse" . Last year, the 4K restored version of Shyam Benegal's "Manthan" was screened in the same section at the prestigious gala.
NDTV
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri Led By Soumitra Chatterjee And Sharmila Tagore To Have A Screening At Cannes 2025
Quick Reads Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. The restored film "Aranyer Din Ratri" will screen at Cannes 2025. The film is based on a novel by Sunil Gangopadhyay about four men. Sharmila Tagore and Wes Anderson will attend the Cannes screening event. New Delhi: Sharmila Tagore and the late Soumitra Chatterjee have been one of the most iconic onscreen pairs of Bengali Cinema, of all time. They have worked with the legendary Satyajit Ray in several films, each celebrated for some noteworthy performances and classic filmmaking. The three films by Satyajit Ray that brought Sharmila Tagore and Soumitra Chatterjee together were Devi, Aranyer Din Ratri, and The World of Apu. Yesterday, the Film Heritage Foundation announced that a restored 4K version of the 1970 film Aranyer Din Ratri is headed to be screened at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival. The film had Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, and Rabi Ghosh in key roles. The post shared by the Film Heritage Foundation read, "Satyajit Ray's masterpiece Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest, 1970) restored by The Film Foundation's World Cinema Project at L'Immagine Ritrovata in collaboration with Film Heritage Foundation, Janus Films, and the The Criterion Collection." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Film Heritage Foundation (@filmheritagefoundation) For the unversed, Aranyer Din Ratri is an adaptation of Sunil Gangopadhyay's eponymous novel. The plot revolves around four men, played by Soumitra Chatterjee, Subhendu Chatterjee, Samit Bhanja, and Rabi Ghosh. They belong from Calcutta, the story unravels when they make plans to spend time in the wilderness, over a weekend. As for the attendance of the cast for this momentous occasion at Cannes 2025, Sharmila Tagore and filmmaker Wes Anderon will be present. Purnima Dutta, Head of Piyali Films and producer of the movie, Film Foundation Executive Director Margaret Bodde and Film Heritage Foundation member Shivendra Singh Dungarpur will also be seen gracing the occasion at one of the most celebrated Film Festivals in the world. Another milestone for the film was when Aranyer Din Ratri was nominated for Best Film at the 20th Berlin International Film Festival in 1970. The 78th Annual Cannes Film Festival will occur from May 13 to May 24, 2025.
