Boatman
Synopsis
In a series of small portraits, Gianfranco Rosi depicts life on and along the banks of the Ganges River. The director’s first film documents the boat trip he took along India’s sacred river with his helmsman, Gopal. They pass tourists and locals, witnessing them bathe, work, or meditate. The film captures the imagination of the endless circle of life and death, which is rooted in the lives of the Indian people, and is convincingly manifested in the way they bid farewell to the dead.
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Gianfranco Rosi - Le Passeur (Boatman) (1993)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-31
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Source: MUBI (Sundance Film Festival)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gianfranco Rosi
- Screenplay & Story
- Gianfranco Rosi
- Original Title
- Boatman
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi, Italian
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gianfranco Rosi
Gianfranco Rosi
Gianfranco Rosi
Jacopo Quadri
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Gianfranco Rosi
Writer
Gianfranco Rosi
Director of Photography
Gianfranco Rosi
Director
Jacopo Quadri
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What is Boatman about?
In a series of small portraits, Gianfranco Rosi depicts life on and along the banks of the Ganges River. The director’s first film documents the boat trip he took along India’s sacred river with his helmsman, Gopal. They pass tourists and locals, witnessing them bathe, work, or meditate. The film captures the imagination of the endless circle of life and death, which is rooted in the lives of the Indian people, and is convincingly manifested in the way they bid farewell to the dead.
Who directed Boatman?
Boatman was directed by Gianfranco Rosi.
Who stars in Boatman?
The principal cast of Boatman includes Gopal Maji.
When was Boatman released and how long is it?
Boatman was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 55m.