Jean Renoir's captivating first color film, shot entirely in India, is a visual marvel. Based on Rumer Godden's novel, the film contrasts three young women's changing lives with the immutability of the Bengal river. The River explores the fragile ties between fleeting emotions and enduring creativity, enriched by Renoir's deep awareness and appreciation for India and its people.
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Jean Renoir's captivating first color film, shot entirely in India, is a visual marvel. Based on Rumer Godden's novel, the film contrasts three young women's changing lives with the immutability of the Bengal river. The River explores the fragile ties between fleeting emotions and enduring creativity, enriched by Renoir's deep awareness and appreciation for India and its people.
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