Must-Watch Bengali Films That Showcase the Best of Cinema
Pather Panchali (1955)
Satyajit Ray's first film in the Apu Trilogy, depicting Apu's childhood in a rural village
Apur Sansar (1959)
The final part of the Apu Trilogy, exploring Apu's adulthood and struggles
Nayak (1966)
Ray's introspective drama about a movie star's journey, exploring fame and identity
Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1969)
A beloved fantasy adventure by Satyajit Ray about two musicians with magical powers
Bhooter Bhabishyat (2012)
A comedy about ghosts in an old mansion, later remade in Bollywood
Chotushkone (2014)
A suspenseful thriller by Srijit Mukherji about four directors working on an anthology film
Shankhachil (2016)
A Goutam Ghose film highlighting human suffering at national borders
Nagarkirtan (2017)
Kaushik Ganguly's poignant film on gender identity and societal acceptance
Vinci Da (2019)
A psychological crime thriller by Srijit Mukherji about a makeup artist aiding a serial killer