Hungry Autumn
Synopsis
Ghose’s first major film is a documentary about the 1974 Bengal famine, analysing how famines come about and chronicling their impact in the cities and the villages of India. Made on a Paillard Bolex by a group calling itself the ‘Joris Ivens collective’, it was one of the first Indian documentaries to face censorship under the Emergency. Much of the footage reflects Ghose’s preoccupation, later developed in his features, with people surviving on the margins of society.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Goutam Ghose
- Original Title
- Hungry Autumn
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali, English
- Runtime
- 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Goutam Ghose
Department Leadership Roster
Goutam Ghose
Director
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What is Hungry Autumn about?
Ghose’s first major film is a documentary about the 1974 Bengal famine, analysing how famines come about and chronicling their impact in the cities and the villages of India. Made on a Paillard Bolex by a group calling itself the ‘Joris Ivens collective’, it was one of the first Indian documentaries to face censorship under the Emergency. Much of the footage reflects Ghose’s preoccupation, later developed in his features, with people surviving on the margins of society.
Who directed Hungry Autumn?
Hungry Autumn was directed by Goutam Ghose.
Who stars in Hungry Autumn?
The principal cast of Hungry Autumn includes Not specified.
When was Hungry Autumn released and how long is it?
Hungry Autumn was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 29m.