This documentary, A Baul The Baul, unfolds polygonal aspects of the mysterious and mystic life of this religio-cultural sect deeply rooted in Bengal. The phenomenon of ever-increasing popularity of the Baul music and its influence on modern music are unplugged and demystified here. This film deals with their worldview, their music and their interaction with contemporary society. Various practitioners of the Baul music and philosophy like Gour Khyapa, Purna Das Baul, Kanai Das Baul, Brahmakhyapa (an urban Baul music band) and others uphold their understanding on this issue. Moreover, dynamics of the relation between the music and the philosophy in Baul life are discussed.
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Stars: Jane Rowan, Shaktinath Jha, Pabitra Sarkar, Purna Das Baul, Kanai Das Baul
Crew: Samim Ansari (Director), Palash Barman (Writer)
Country: India
Language: বাংলা
Studio: JumpCut Films Prvt. Limited
Runtime: 120 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: May 29, 2013
IMDb: 10
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