--- product_id: 344338685 title: "Devi (The Criterion Collection)" price: "€ 47.76" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/344338685-devi-the-criterion-collection store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Devi (The Criterion Collection) **Price:** € 47.76 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Devi (The Criterion Collection) - **How much does it cost?** € 47.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/344338685-devi-the-criterion-collection) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Master filmmaker Satyajit Ray explores the conflict between fanaticism and free will in Devi (The Goddess), issuing a subversively modern challenge to religious orthodoxy and patriarchal power structures. In the waning days of mid-nineteenth-century India’s feudal system, after his son (Soumitra Chatterjee) leaves for Kolkata to complete his studies, a wealthy rural landowner (Chhabi Biswas) is seized by the notion that his beloved daughter-in-law (a hauntingly sad-eyed Sharmila Tagore) is the reincarnation of the goddess Kali—a delusion that proves devastating to the young woman and those around her. The opulently stylized compositions and the chiaroscuro lighting by cinematographer Subrata Mitra heighten the entrancing expressionistic intensity of this domestic tragedy, making for an experience that is both sublime and shattering. DVD SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES Review: Incredibly beautful - The Criterion mastering is gorgeous. Such a beautiful film. The supplemental interviews are well done, informative. I can see watching this again and again. Review: Absorbing - **** Warning: a few spoilers. DEVI (1960) is arguably Satyajit Ray’s masterpiece. The name Devi means ‘goddess’ in Sanskrit, and is the focus of the plot. Dayamayee (played by Sharmila Tagore) is the daughter in law of Kalikinkar, who has a dream where Dayamayee becomes an incarnation of Kali, a divine goddess. He believes his dream, and as the story progresses, Dayamayee gets pressured and caught up in her new life as a supposed divine goddess who can heal the sick, even when her supposed healing powers coincidentally play out on a young boy. As a result, she doesn’t know what to believe anymore, questioning her own beliefs and her place in the world. The heavy burden placed on her by her father in law takes an emotional toll on her, with several scenes showing her with a sad expression and in tears. There are several stunning closeups of the characters and their emotions that are powerful in their presentation. The haunting music adds more drama, while the rich lighting and darker images in this black and white film create the melancholy mood. The Criterion Collection blu ray is a good restoration that also features some nice extras. If you’re a fan of Satyajit Ray, then DEVI should be in your collection. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Color | Unknown | | Contributor | Biswas, Chhabi, Chatterjee, Soumitra, Ray, Satyajit, Tagore, Sharmila | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 52 Reviews | | Format | NTSC | | Language | Bengali | | Number Of Discs | 1 | ## Product Details - **Color:** Unknown - **Contributor:** Biswas, Chhabi, Chatterjee, Soumitra, Ray, Satyajit, Tagore, Sharmila - **Format:** NTSC, Subtitled - **Genre:** Drama - **Language:** Bengali ## Images ![Devi (The Criterion Collection) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jqTjOwNrL.jpg) ![Devi (The Criterion Collection) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pv46Lq-JS.jpg) ![Devi (The Criterion Collection) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/916OLbM8joS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredibly beautful *by D***Z on January 6, 2025* The Criterion mastering is gorgeous. Such a beautiful film. The supplemental interviews are well done, informative. I can see watching this again and again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absorbing *by T***7 on October 8, 2024* **** Warning: a few spoilers. DEVI (1960) is arguably Satyajit Ray’s masterpiece. The name Devi means ‘goddess’ in Sanskrit, and is the focus of the plot. Dayamayee (played by Sharmila Tagore) is the daughter in law of Kalikinkar, who has a dream where Dayamayee becomes an incarnation of Kali, a divine goddess. He believes his dream, and as the story progresses, Dayamayee gets pressured and caught up in her new life as a supposed divine goddess who can heal the sick, even when her supposed healing powers coincidentally play out on a young boy. As a result, she doesn’t know what to believe anymore, questioning her own beliefs and her place in the world. The heavy burden placed on her by her father in law takes an emotional toll on her, with several scenes showing her with a sad expression and in tears. There are several stunning closeups of the characters and their emotions that are powerful in their presentation. The haunting music adds more drama, while the rich lighting and darker images in this black and white film create the melancholy mood. The Criterion Collection blu ray is a good restoration that also features some nice extras. If you’re a fan of Satyajit Ray, then DEVI should be in your collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An early masterpiece by Satyajit Ray, finally restored! *by D***N on April 14, 2022* DEVI has been one of the missing films in Satyajit Ray's filmography: all the prints that were available have been severely degraded, with the wonderful black-and-white cinematography looking fuzzy and faded. It has taken decades, but finally, this film has been restored in prime condition, and has now been made available through Criterion. And it is glorious! It's a pity that there aren't more extras (what is provided is quite enlightening), but the quality of the restoration is the primary attraction! ## Frequently Bought Together - Devi (The Criterion Collection) - The Music Room (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/344338685-devi-the-criterion-collection](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/344338685-devi-the-criterion-collection) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-12*