The River
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1951 1h 39m
Director Jean Renoir’s entrancing first color feature—shot entirely on location in India—is a visual tour de force. Based on the novel by Rumer Godden, the film eloquently contrasts the growing pains of three young women with the immutability of the Bengal river around which their daily lives unfold. Enriched by Renoir’s subtle understanding and appreciation for India and its people, The River gracefully explores the fragile connections between transitory emotions and everlasting creation.
Movie Details
| Original title | The River |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 10, 1951 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | France, India |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, love, first love, river, american, india, kite flying, hindu, snake charmer, bengal, ganges |
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What is The River about?
Director Jean Renoir’s entrancing first color feature—shot entirely on location in India—is a visual tour de force. Based on the novel by Rumer Godden, the film eloquently contrasts the growing pains of three young women with the immutability of the Bengal river around which their daily lives unfold. Enriched by Renoir’s subtle understanding and appreciation for India and its people, The River gracefully explores the fragile connections between transitory emotions and everlasting creation.
When was The River released?
The River was released on Sep 10, 1951 (status: Released).
Who directed The River?
Jean Renoir directed The River.
What is the TMDB rating of The River?
The River has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 134 votes.