World Within, World Without
মহাপৃথিবী
Synopsis
When the elderly mother of a Kolkata middle-class family commits suicide, no one has the courage to read the old woman's diary. When the eldest son returns from Germany, his anxious questioning brings to light the disorientation experienced by the family and the way world history penetrates into the fabric of individual lives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mrinal Sen
- Screenplay & Story
- Mrinal Sen
- Original Score
- B.V. Karanth, Chandan Raychowdhury
- Original Title
- মহাপৃথিবী
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Government of West Bengal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mrinal Sen
Mrinal Sen, Anjan Dutt
B.V. Karanth, Chandan Raychowdhury
Shashi Anand
Mrinmoy Chakraborty
Department Leadership Roster
Mrinal Sen
Director
Mrinal Sen
Screenplay
Shashi Anand
Director of Photography
Mrinmoy Chakraborty
Editor
B.V. Karanth
Original Music Composer
Chandan Raychowdhury
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About World Within, World Without
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What is World Within, World Without about?
When the elderly mother of a Kolkata middle-class family commits suicide, no one has the courage to read the old woman's diary. When the eldest son returns from Germany, his anxious questioning brings to light the disorientation experienced by the family and the way world history penetrates into the fabric of individual lives.
Who directed World Within, World Without?
World Within, World Without was directed by Mrinal Sen.
Who stars in World Within, World Without?
The principal cast of World Within, World Without includes Soumitra Chatterjee, Aparna Sen, Gita Sen, Anjan Dutt, Anashua Majumdar.
When was World Within, World Without released and how long is it?
World Within, World Without was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for World Within, World Without?
The original motion picture soundtrack for World Within, World Without was composed by B.V. Karanth, Chandan Raychowdhury.
What is the age rating and content advisory for World Within, World Without?
World Within, World Without holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).