1) GHARE-BAIRE (THE HOME AND THE WORLD)

-Directed by SATYAJIT RAY (India, 1984)

• Mubi: An adaptation of the eponymous novel by Rabindranath Tagore, Ghare Baire deftly juxtaposes and explores the early 20th century nationalist movement and the emancipation of women—a recurrent theme of Satyajit Ray’s work.

Quotes:

• "Haven't we the right to ask why our wealth should fill the coffers of our foreign rulers? Who has given them this right of exploitation? Is this not at the root of our poverty? Is it not our duty to put an end to this extortion? Has not the time come to wipe out this shame? If we remain indifferent, if this robbery continues what kind of future can we expect for our country?" - Sandip
• "We're still in the Dark Ages, that's why you suffer so.For you, having a husband is just as painful as losing one. My wife shall be a free woman." -Bara Rani, relaying Nikhil's words
• "How can you compare yourselves with the poor? You can afford to spend more on Indian goods. The poor do not stand in your way. Why do you stand in theirs?" - Nikhil