Directed by: Satyajit Ray
With The Music Room (Jalsaghar), Satyajit Ray brilliantly evokes the crumbling opulence of a fallen aristocrat (played by the great Chhabi Biswas) desperately clinging to a fading way of life. His greatest joy is his music room, where he has hosted lavish classical concerts over the years—now a shadow of its former glory.
A powerful portrait of the clash between tradition and modernity, and a showcase for some of India’s most celebrated musicians of the era, The Music Room stands as a defining work in Ray’s career and one of the key masterpieces of Bengali cinema.
New Digital Restoration
New digital restoration of The Music Room, presented with an uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
Satyajit Ray (1984) Documentary
Satyajit Ray, a 1984 feature documentary by Shyam Benegal chronicling Ray’s career, with interviews, family photographs, and extensive clips from his films.
Interview with Mira Nair
New interview with filmmaker Mira Nair discussing Ray’s influence and the significance of The Music Room.
Interview with Andrew Robinson
New interview with Ray biographer Andrew Robinson on the making of The Music Room and its cultural importance.
French Roundtable Excerpt (1981)
Excerpt from a 1981 French roundtable discussion featuring Satyajit Ray, film critic Michel Ciment, and filmmaker Claude Sautet.
New English Subtitle Translation
New and improved English subtitle translation for this edition of the film.
Booklet
Booklet featuring an essay by critic Philip Kemp, a 1963 essay by Satyajit Ray, and a 1986 interview with the director about the film’s music.
Enthusiast Pack / Audio Technica AT-LP60X + Edifier R1280DB Speakers / Stereo Turntable Package
Audio Technica LP120X USB [Plug & Play]
![The Music Room [Blu Ray] [The Criterion Collection] [Arrives in 30 Days]](http://www.therevolverclub.com/cdn/shop/files/Byr6L7Zb6SVm5i9qyNuiwn8h6Ml6co_large_75c4cf28-6bc5-4bf2-830d-c5467f9daf16.jpg?v=1765198302&width=1288)
