
Restoring the Apu Trilogy
Synopsis
In 1993, the original negatives of Satyajit Ray’s The Apu Trilogy were burned in a massive nitrate fire at a laboratory in London. Even though there were no technologies available at the time capable of fully restoring such badly damaged film elements, the Academy Film Archive held on to them. And now times have changed.
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November 17, 2015
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kogonada
- Original Title
- Restoring the Apu Trilogy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kogonada
Peter Becker, Abbey Lustgarten
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Kogonada
Director
Abbey Lustgarten
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Restoring the Apu Trilogy
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What is Restoring the Apu Trilogy about?
In 1993, the original negatives of Satyajit Ray’s The Apu Trilogy were burned in a massive nitrate fire at a laboratory in London. Even though there were no technologies available at the time capable of fully restoring such badly damaged film elements, the Academy Film Archive held on to them. And now times have changed.
Who directed Restoring the Apu Trilogy?
Restoring the Apu Trilogy was directed by Kogonada.
Who stars in Restoring the Apu Trilogy?
The principal cast of Restoring the Apu Trilogy includes Mira Nair, Davide Pozzi.
When was Restoring the Apu Trilogy released and how long is it?
Restoring the Apu Trilogy was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 13m.
