Boatman
Gopal travels the Ganges River, documenting the cultural rituals of locals and tourists honoring life and death along its banks.
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Gopal travels the Ganges River, documenting the cultural rituals of locals and tourists honoring life and death along its banks.
Synopsis
Gopal steers a boat along the Ganges River, a site of daily rituals for locals and tourists. Gianfranco Rosi captures individuals as they bathe, work, and meditate on the riverbanks. The film documents the deep cultural ties between the Indian people and the Ganges, as they honor their deceased and engage in practices that reflect the cycle of life and death. Running for 55 minutes, it presents a vivid portrait of this sacred waterway.
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