Satyajit Ray

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Satyajit Ray born?May 2, 1921
2. When did Satyajit Ray die?April 23, 1992 (age 70)
3. Where was Satyajit Ray born?Calcutta, India
4. What is the career?Film director, screenwriter, author, composer, illustrator, calligrapher, magazine editor
5. What is Satyajit Ray known for?He was a famous filmmaker from India who made movies that touched hearts and won many awards.
6. How did Satyajit Ray start his career?He began as a commercial artist in Calcutta before turning to filmmaking.

Auteur Theory: The idea that a film director is the primary author of a film, imprinting their personal vision and style.
Humanistic Cinema: Films that focus on the emotional depth, dignity, and struggles of ordinary people.
Cultural Polymath: A person with wide-ranging knowledge and expertise in many different fields of art and culture.