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The Desolate Beach

19632h 10mTapan Sinha

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A writer meets five widows on a train to Puri. As the six lives begin to intertwine, the theme of the taboos of widowhood emerge; but so, too, does a philosophy of life and hope for the future. The performers collectively won Best Actress at India's National Film Awards in 1964.

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What is The Desolate Beach (1963) about?

A writer meets five widows on a train to Puri. As the six lives begin to intertwine, the theme of the taboos of widowhood emerge; but so, too, does a philosophy of life and hope for the future. The performers collectively won Best Actress at India's National Film Awards in 1964.

Who stars in The Desolate Beach?

The Desolate Beach stars Anil Chatterjee (Narrator), Sharmila Tagore (Renu), Chhaya Devi (Sejdi), Bharati Devi, Renuka Roy. The film was directed by Tapan Sinha.

How long is The Desolate Beach?

The Desolate Beach has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1963.

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