Ganadevata

Ganadevata

1978 · 172 min · ★ 7.0 · History, Drama

Set in 1920's during the British Raj, the film is about the breakdown of socio-economic structures, impact of industrialization and non-cooperation movement in rural Bengal.

Directed by Tarun Majumdar · Written by Tarun Majumdar

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