picture frames
the river criterion collection full frame
director jean renoirs entrancing first color feature shot entirely on location in india is a visual tour de force . based on the novel by rumer godden the film eloquently contrasts the growing pains of three young women with the immutability of the holy bengal river around which their daily lives unfold . enriched by renoirs subtle understanding and appreciation for india and its peoples the river gracefully explores the fragile connections between transitory emotions and everlasting creation . br br introduction to the film by jean renoir rumer godden an indian affair a 1995 documentary produced for the bbc bookmark series following author rumer godden as she journeys back to her childhood home in india new video interview with martin scorsese a key figure in the restoration 2000 audio interview with producer ken mceldowney stills gallery featuring production photos and publicity stills original theatrical trailer . br br plus essays by film scholars ian christie and alexander sesonske .