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12/30/06
The Clay Bird (2004)
89 %
Reviews Counted: 27 Fresh: 24 Rotten:3 Average Rating: 7.6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 38 mins
Synopsis: The young student Anu (Nurul Islam Bablu) is torn between the worlds of Hindu and Muslim religions in this Bangladeshi film directed by Tareque Masud. Set in the 1960s in Pakistan before Bangladesh gained its independence in 1971, the film portrays many opposing political opinions and... [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Nurul Islam Bablu, Russell Farazi, Jayanto Chattopadhyay, Rokeya Prachy, Soaeb Islam
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02/09/06
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07/31/03
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07/31/03
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Approaching Anu's childhood with quite considerable skill, Masud creates a gentle portrait of growing up during changing times.
07/31/03
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07/31/03
... done with conviction for the long-suffering people of Bangladesh.
09/01/06
...it has about it the resonance of truth as well as a gentle equanimity
12/31/04
Clay Bird is beautifully photographed, and the central story is compelling but, too often, the characters feel like stick figures being manipulated to prove the movie's valid, but obvious, point.
08/26/04
The earthy imagery is delicate while the drama is oddly elliptical, creating a lovely film of storybook images and parables.
08/19/04
While The Clay Bird might be a bit too restrained for its own dramatic good, at least the film sheds light on a significant part of world history in a way relevant to contemporary viewers.
08/08/04
It's a beautifully simple portrait of a country in ferment and a family struggling to define its soul.
07/30/04
With compassionate restraint, Masud challenges the intimate link of religious fundamentalism to national power.
07/16/04
A slice-of-life movie set against the backdrop of Bangladeshi independence
07/16/04
The filmmaker's clear empathy for his characters and close knowledge of his subject matter gives the film a vibrant authenticity that well compensates for any narrative flaws.
07/03/04
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It has a quiet thoughtfulness that never comes close to being draggy, and a wisdom that is anything but obtuse.
06/17/04
The Clay Bird is a incredibly humbling experience that you'd be a fool to miss.
06/07/04
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