Shakespeare-Wallah (ej svensk text) (Blu-ray)

During the early days of post-colonial India, a company of nomadic actors travel across the country performing Shakespeare. When a young troupe member, Lizzie (Felicity Kendal), falls in love with playboy Sanju (Shashi Kapoor), the pair must overcome cultural differences and the scheming of film actress and rival for Sanju's affections, Manjula (Madhur Jaffrey). Shakespeare Wallah was the film that brought Merchant Ivory to international attention and is presented on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK, in a new 2K restoration. Shot by Satyajit Ray's cameraman, Subrata Mitra, and scored by Ray himself, the film is a delicate love story that sets the tone for many of the partnership's collaborations and remains a beguiling, multi-layered cinematic landmark.