Roy, Soumendu (Cinematographer), Hirak Rajar Deshe, 1980 | Photographic Still | 00891196
Roy, Soumendu (Cinematographer), Hirak Rajar Deshe, 1980 | Photographic Still
CinematographerSoumendu Roy
Document TypePhotographic Still
Film TitleHirak Rajar Deshe (The Kingdom of Diamonds), 1980, India, Bengali
Scene DescriptionHirak Raja is a satirical representation of totalitarian rulers of state. Despite the universalism of its message, it is notable that the film was released after Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi lifted the Emergency, which was a long period of suspension of democratic rights and unleashing organized state violence on certain sections of citizens. The King orders for any unpleasant sight of poverty and bleakness to be wiped out of existence to create a false illusion of a prosperous state. (4/45)
DirectorSatyajit RayBannerGovernment of West Bengal
Art DirectorAshoke Bose
CastAjoy Benerjee, Soumitra Chatterjee, Utpal Dutt, Rabi Ghosh
EditingDulal Dutta
Script WriterSatyajit Ray
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