Calcutta
When he was cutting "Phantom India," Louis Malle found that the footage shot in Calcutta was so diverse, intense, and unforgettable that it deserved its own film. The result, released theatrically, is at times shocking—a chaotic portrait of a city engulfed in social and political turmoil.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1969 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Louis Malle |
| Runtime | 99 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (13 votes) |
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Malle constructs the film as a series of stark visual contrasts, relying on pure observation. He explores the city's fabric through its inhabitants, forgoing narration and letting the raw imagery speak for itself.
What lingers after viewing is not comprehension, but the visceral weight of witnessed reality—the noise and silence of Calcutta imprinted on the senses. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Louis Malle
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Watch in one uninterrupted sitting, in silence, to be fully immersed in the city's hypnotic rhythm.
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