Satyajit Ray's Apur Sansar: Show and discussion

Apur Sansar (the World of Apu) is the third and final film of the Apu Trilogy . Apu (Soumitra Chatterjee) is now a graduate and without a job. He lives in a rented room next to a busy railway yard. He finds himself among a large population of the unemployed youth in the city. To pay his rent, he has to sell his books. The job search turns out to be an amusing and a tormenting experience. Unfazed, He is writing a novel based on his life, which he hopes will make him famous. His life takes a turn, however, when he meets his old friend Pulu. He coerces Apu to travel to his ancestral village to attend the wedding of his cousin, Aparna ( Sharmila Tagore ).

Apu wanders bitterly through the Indian landscape, searching for solace and peace. The end moments can not be explained in words, and simply must be experienced. Ray's lyrical realism breathes beauty in the mundane acts of his characters. One of the greatest films of all time.

"The quiet but deep observation, understanding and love of the human race, which are characteristic of all his films, have impressed me greatly. …I feel that he is a 'giant' of the movie industry." Akira Kurosawa, Japanese Film Director.