Shakha proshakha = The branches of the tree

Ray, Satyajit

The wealthy and respected patriarch Ananda Majumdar, who lives with his son "disturbed" Prashanto, has a heart attack on his 70th birthday.

The film is mostly screened in Majumdar's home and thus focuses on the tensions between the ageing father and the family.

Off-air recording, Channel 4, 15/03/98. With English subtitles.

BEN FILM 9(DVD) Open access