Calcutta 71
1972, Bengali. Directed by Mrinal Sen.
The spirit of a condemned 20-year-old student wanders through time, linking together four stories of people struggling for survival in this gritty meditation on poverty, natural disaster and political strife in India. A middle-class family's home is no match for the monsoons, while another clan's morality is compromised when famine strikes. Young boys smuggle rice, and politicians pity the poor while living in the lap of luxury.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Bengali
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- Released
- 12 October 1972
- Original title
- কলকাতা ৭১
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Mrinal Sen
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Calcutta 71: quick answers
What should I watch before Calcutta 71?
Watch Interview (1971) first.
What comes after Calcutta 71?
Next in the series: The Guerrilla Fighter (1973).
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How long is Calcutta 71?
Calcutta 71 runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
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Which OTT platform is Calcutta 71 on?
Calcutta 71 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Hoichoi in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Calcutta 71?
If you liked Calcutta 71, try The Truth About Emanuel, Bastard Out of Carolina, All Day and a Night.
Who directed Calcutta 71?
Calcutta 71 (1972) was directed by Mrinal Sen and stars Madhabi Mukherjee, Gita Sen, Binota Roy.