The Philosopher’s Stone

Year: 1958

Runtime: 111 mins

Language: Bengali, Bangla

Director: Satyajit Ray

FantasyComedy

An underpaid, middle‑aged clerk discovers a mysterious stone that instantly transforms iron into gold at the slightest touch. As he grapples with newfound wealth and its consequences, the story explores themes of greed and redemption. The film was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2007.

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