# The Big City \(Criterion Collection\) DVD

The Big City from the Criterion Collection is a two-disc DVD of Satyajit Ray’s drama set in 1950s Calcutta. It follows Arati as she takes a job to help support her family, bringing questions of work, family and women’s identity into a story rooted in everyday life.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Model: 27173699
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 14.98 USD
- Previous price: 29.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T11:16:17.720Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 55

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## At a glance

- A character-driven drama about a woman entering paid work to help support her family.
- Set in mid-1950s Calcutta, with attention to working-class daily life.
- Black-and-white, full-screen presentation with English subtitles, according to the listing.

## Pros

- The family and workplace storyline offers a focused way into Ray’s depiction of changing roles for women.
- Two discs are listed for this DVD edition.

## Specifications

### Film
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Satyajit Ray
- Cast: Anil Chatterjee, Jaya Bhaduri, Madhabi Mukherjee
- Runtime: 2 hours and 15 minutes
- Rating: NR \(Not Rated\)
- Release date: August 20, 2013
### Disc and presentation
- Format: Black & White, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled
- Subtitles: English
- Number of discs: 2
- Studio: Criterion Collection
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 5.92 ounces
### Listing details
- Model number: 27173699

## Before you buy

- The listing describes the presentation as black and white, full screen, NTSC and subtitled. Buyers should confirm that DVD playback and presentation meet their needs.

## A good fit for

- Viewers interested in Satyajit Ray’s films and Indian cinema.
- Collectors seeking this Criterion Collection DVD edition.
- Those drawn to dramas about family responsibilities, work and women’s changing roles.

## Less suited to

- Viewers looking specifically for a color or widescreen presentation.
- Buyers seeking a Blu-ray or 4K edition rather than DVD.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback praises the picture quality, including a favorable mention of the film’s depiction of late-1950s Calcutta, while reactions to the story are mixed. For buyers considering this black-and-white, full-screen DVD, the positive picture comments may be relevant, but they do not establish a uniform experience, and story appeal may depend on taste.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the picture quality and the depiction of late-1950s Calcutta.
- Mixed feedback: Customer reactions to the story are mixed.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Big City about?
Set in mid-1950s Calcutta, it follows Arati as she takes a job to help support her family, despite her husband’s initial protests.
### What presentation details does the listing give?
It lists a black-and-white, full-screen NTSC DVD with subtitles. English is specified as the subtitle language.
### How long is the film?
The listed runtime is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
### How many discs are included?
The listing specifies 2 discs.

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