# The River (1951)

> A lyrical riverside portrait of adolescence, friendship, and cross-cultural longing in colonial Bengal.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/29861

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Jean Renoir
- Cast: Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight, Arthur Shields, Suprova Mukerjee, Thomas E. Breen, Patricia Walters, Radha Burnier, Adrienne Corri
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043972/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: lyrical, wistful, contemplative, quiet afternoon, classic cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of love and self-discovery unfolds along the banks of a sacred river.

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