Shelter of the Wings Movie Review
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3.5 out of 5 from 1 critic so far. The full BMR score appears once 2 critics have rated it.
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The story
Lakhindar captures exotic birds from the Bengal forests, but his refusal to see them caged leads him to constantly set his catches free. This lack of income drives his household into deep poverty, causing his wife to grow increasingly resentful of his compassionate choices. In her frustration, she begins an affair with the middleman who takes the birds to the market.
Directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta. Starring Rajit Kapoor, Laboni Sarkar, Sadhu Meher, Indrani Haldar, Manoj Mitra, Shankar Chakraborty.
Shelter of the Wings movie review: what critics say (1)
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3.5/5
David Stratton · Variety · 28 Feb 1994
“A gentle, deceptively simple Bengali film about a bird catcher who cannot bear to cage his birds and the strain this puts on his marriage. Variety finds its vision refreshingly different and says it deserves festival exposure.”
Read full review ↗David Stratton on Buddhadeb Dasgupta's other films: 3.25 average over 2 films
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What critics say
Only one critic has reviewed it so far: David Stratton gives it 3.5/5. A consensus needs at least two scored reviews.
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Cast and crew
Rajit KapoorLakhinder
Laboni SarkarSari
Sadhu MeherBhushan
Indrani HaldarGouri
Manoj Mitra
Shankar Chakraborty
Sadhana Raychowdhury- Bishok Guha Majumdar
- Fakir Das Kumar
- Ramnath Naskar
- Nimai Lahiri
- Dulal Roy
- Director
- Buddhadeb Dasgupta
- Music director
- Biswadeb Dasgupta
- Writers
- Buddhadeb Dasgupta, Prafulla Roy
- Cinematographer
- Soumendu Roy
- Editor
- Ujjal Nandi
Questions about Shelter of the Wings
Is Shelter of the Wings worth watching?
Shelter of the Wings has one scored review so far: 3.5 out of 5. The full BMR score appears once 2 scored reviews have been collected.
What do critics say about Shelter of the Wings?
1 collected reviews give published critic ratings, ranging from 3.5 to 3.5 out of 5. Follow the original review links above for each critic's reasoning.
Is Shelter of the Wings a hit or a flop?
BMR does not yet have enough verified collection and budget data to give Shelter of the Wings a box office verdict.
What is the box office collection of Shelter of the Wings?
BMR has not yet verified an India net collection figure for Shelter of the Wings. This is a gap in our records, not a claim that no figures have been published. The collection page shows the source and any available day-wise breakdown.
When did Shelter of the Wings release?
Shelter of the Wings released in cinemas on 1 April 1994.
Who is in the cast of Shelter of the Wings?
The cast of Shelter of the Wings includes Rajit Kapoor, Laboni Sarkar, Sadhu Meher, Indrani Haldar, Manoj Mitra, Shankar Chakraborty.
Who directed Shelter of the Wings? Who wrote it?
Shelter of the Wings is directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta. It is written by Buddhadeb Dasgupta and Prafulla Roy.
Where can I watch Shelter of the Wings online? Is Shelter of the Wings on OTT?
Shelter of the Wings released in cinemas on 1 April 1994. BMR has not yet verified its current streaming availability. A missing listing here does not mean an OTT release has not happened.
What is Shelter of the Wings about?
Lakhindar captures exotic birds from the Bengal forests, but his refusal to see them caged leads him to constantly set his catches free. This lack of income drives his household into deep poverty, causing his wife to grow increasingly resentful of his compassionate choices. In...
How long is Shelter of the Wings? What is the runtime?
Shelter of the Wings is listed at 1h 22m.