What is Boatman?
Boatman is a film first released in 1994. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1994
- Release date
- Jan 20, 1994
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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Boatman is a film first released in 1994. Catalogued under Documentary. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Director Gianfranco Rosi depicts life on and along the banks of the Ganges River.”
- offers a documentary look at life along the Ganges River
- captures interactions of tourists and locals
- runtime is relatively brief at fifty-five minutes
- limited availability of detailed background information
Watch it if you are interested in a documentary portrait of life and death along India's sacred river.
The film explores themes surrounding life, death, and farewells to the dead along the Ganges River.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Boatman released?
The film was released in 1994.
Who directed Boatman?
The film was directed by Gianfranco Rosi.
What is the film about?
It depicts life on and along the banks of the Ganges River through a series of small portraits.
Who is Gopal?
Gopal is the helmsman who accompanied the director on the boat trip along the river.
What genre is Boatman?
It is a documentary film.