Christopher Nolan hails Satyajit Ray, says 'Pather Panchali' blew his mind
During a visit to the Criterion Collection, Christopher Nolan praised Satyajit Ray, calling Pather Panchali "absolutely incredible" and describing Ray as one of India's greatest filmmakers.
Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan has praised legendary Indian director Satyajit Ray, describing "Pather Panchali" as an "absolutely incredible film" that "blew my mind".
During a recent visit to the famed Criterion Closet at The Criterion Collection in New York, Nolan reflected on some of cinema's greatest works and their influence on him. Among his selections was Ray's acclaimed Apu Trilogy, widely regarded as one of the greatest achievements in world cinema.
According to Hindustan Times, Nolan described Ray as "one of the great Indian filmmakers" and said: "The Apu Trilogy by Satyajit Ray... starts with Pather Panchali, which is an absolutely incredible film. It just blew my mind. I haven't yet seen parts two and three of the trilogy, so I'm pretty excited to get this and complete the story."
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Ray's Apu Trilogy comprises Pather Panchali (1955), Aparajito (1956) and Apur Sansar (1959). Adapted from the novels of Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, the trilogy chronicles the life of Apu from childhood to adulthood, exploring themes of family, love, loss and aspiration.
The films earned widespread international acclaim, winning honours at some of the world's most prestigious film festivals, including Cannes Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival and Venice International Film Festival.
Nolan's remarks were warmly received by film enthusiasts, particularly in India, with many social media users describing them as "one master appreciating another".
Meanwhile, Nolan's latest film, The Odyssey, has enjoyed a strong run at the global box office.
The film recorded the biggest opening weekend of Nolan's career and has emerged as one of the highest-grossing Hollywood releases of the year in India, while surpassing $350 million worldwide.
