SATYAJIT RAY'S "SPEAKING OF FILM" - A COLLECTION OF ESSAYS

This first-ever translation by Gopa Majumdar of "Bishay Chalachitra", a seminal collection of essays on cinema by india's greatest film-maker, Satyajit Ray, is now available from The Satyajit Ray Foundation.

"Speaking of films " brings together some of Ray's most memorable writings on film and film-making.  Here Ray discusses a wide array of subjects: the structure and language of cinema, the use of background music, the relationship between film-maker and critic.  He also writes about his own experiences and the challenges of film making.

 "Speaking of films"  provides a fascinating behind the scenes glimpses of the people who worked with him and gives an invaluable insight into the mind of a genius.

To order the book, priced £10 inc. postage and packing, please contact The Sajtyajit Ray Foundation, phone number:  0208 340 5715; email:
info@satyajitray.org.uk