SummaryA young student is torn between the worlds of Hindu and Muslim religions in this Bangladeshi film directed by Tareque Masud. (Milestone Films)
Directed By:Tareque Masud
Written By:Tareque Masud, Catherine Masud
The Clay Bird
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Generally Favorable
75
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Generally Favorable
7.6
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Metascore
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93% Positive
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100
Unfolds with the serenity of a fable but underneath it draws intelligent, deeply troubled connections between the personal, political, and spiritual.
90
Easily one of the finest pictures of 2003 or any other year.
75
It has a quiet thoughtfulness that never comes close to being draggy, and a wisdom that is anything but obtuse. It's a film of many themes.
75
The intolerance and inflexibility that marked the Taliban's brutal rule takes a solid hit in this lovely import from Bangladesh.
70
The power of this quiet little film lies in the lyricism of its images of life on Bangladesh's waterways and in its towns...and in the naturalistic performances from its cast of mostly nonprofessional actors.
70
The film's critique of Islam is offered without rancor, and it's evident that Masud loves all his characters, whatever their viewpoints.
50
Strikes several beautiful and lingering chords about the human condition, but the notes of the music ultimately never come together to form a coherent song.
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Generally Favorable
71% Positive
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Feb 27, 2021
10
An amazing piece of Cinema. That's how Bengali cinema should be. It educates you, makes you think.
Sep 8, 2013
10
wow one of the greatest movie i ever **** has some real live things that happen in poor countries in old days.Unfolds with the serenity of a fable but underneath it draws intelligent, deeply troubled connections between the personal, political, and spiritual.
Production Company:
- Audiovision
- MK2 Productions
Release Date:Apr 30, 2004
Duration:1 h 34 m
Awards
National Film Awards, Bangladesh
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
Cannes Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Marrakech International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
