Ray is a 2004 American biographical musical drama film focusing on 30 years in the life of soul musician Ray Charles. [a] The independently produced film was co-produced and directed by Taylor Hackford; it was written by James L. White from a story by Hackford and White.

Satyajit Ray (listen ⓘ; 2 May 1921 – 23 April 1992) was an Indian filmmaker who worked prominently in Bengali cinema and who has often been regarded as one of the greatest and most influential directors in the History of cinema. [1] . Ray was born in Calcutta (now Kolkata) to a Bengali family and started his career as a junior visualiser. [2] .

Oct 29, 2004 · Ray: Directed by Taylor Hackford. With Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Clifton Powell. The story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s.

Jul 1, 2022 · We at The Cinemaholic feel privileged to present you with the top Satyajit Ray movies selected from his impressive filmography. 10. Ashani Sanket (Distant Thunder) (1973)

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Chronicles the life of the one-of-a-kind innovator of soul, Ray Charles, who overcame impossible odds in his path to becoming a music legend.

Jun 21, 2014 · What follows is a list ranging from some of his most renowned works to his conveniently overlooked films. Taken together, they define a true auteur. 1. Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road) (1955) In the year of 1955, Satyajit Ray released his first film which went on to become one of the most popular and revered Indian films in the world.

Aug 21, 2022 · Ranking the best Satyajit Ray films — our picks for the top ten films from a true cinematic master, including the Apu Trilogy and many more.

His first movie Pather Panchali (1955) won several International Awards and set Ray as a world-class director. He died on April twenty-third, 1992. He is also famous in Bengal, India for his characters in novels including Professor Shonku and Feluda. Japanese film-maker Akira Kurosawa and Ray were acquainted.

Oct 28, 2004 · Jamie Foxx suggests the complexities of Ray Charles in a great, exuberant performance. He doesn’t do the singing — that’s all Ray Charles on the soundtrack — but what would be the point?