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The Desolate Beach

1963Directed by Tapan Sinha

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Released: May 17, 1963
Runtime: 2h 10m

About The Desolate Beach

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Director: Tapan Sinha
Writers: Tapan Sinha
Samaresh Basu
Original title: নির্জন সৈকতে

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