Days and Nights in the Forest
Four friends from Calcutta who have very different personalities make a holiday excursion into the country, to a tiny village in the state of Bihar where they set themselves up in a bungalow. A series of minor events, all connected to their respective reactions to their new environment, reveals their characters more deeply.
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About Days and Nights in the Forest
Days and Nights in the Forest is a 1970 Bangla-language drama and comedy film directed by Satyajit Ray. The cast is led by Soumitra Chatterjee, Samit Bhanja, Subhendu Chatterjee. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Days and Nights in the Forest was produced by Priya Films and made in India. It was released on January 16, 1970.
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
- Writers
- Satyajit Ray
- Release date
- January 16, 1970
- Original language
- Bangla
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Production
- Priya Films
Days and Nights in the Forest cast & crew
Days and Nights in the Forest was directed by Satyajit Ray and written by Satyajit Ray.
The cast features Soumitra Chatterjee as Asim, Samit Bhanja as Harinath (Hari), Subhendu Chatterjee as Sanjoy, Sharmila Tagore as Aparna, Pahadi Sanyal as Sadashiv Tripathi, and Kaberi Bose as Jaya.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Satyajit Ray, cinematography is by Soumendu Roy, and it was produced by Nepal Dutta and Ashim Dutta.
Is Days and Nights in the Forest worth watching?
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, Days and Nights in the Forest is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Days and Nights in the Forest
Soumitra Chatterjee
Asim
Samit Bhanja
Harinath (Hari)
Subhendu Chatterjee
Sanjoy
Sharmila Tagore
Aparna
Pahadi Sanyal
Sadashiv Tripathi
Kaberi Bose
Jaya
Simi Garewal
Duli
Rabi Ghosh
Shekhar
Aparna Sen
Hari's former lover
Days and Nights in the Forest — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Days and Nights in the Forest in United States?
Days and Nights in the Forest is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Days and Nights in the Forest on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Days and Nights in the Forest is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Days and Nights in the Forest in?
Days and Nights in the Forest is originally in Bangla. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Days and Nights in the Forest?
Days and Nights in the Forest runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
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