The statement that the late cinema great Satyajit Ray elevated his movie posters to the status of art is not hyperbole. He was, in fact, the only film auteur in the world to personally design his own posters. A masterclass in minimalism, the poster for Charulata features a portrait of the protagonist created simply with a calligraphic brushstroke. It’s a testament to Ray’s artistic prowess that he manages to bring out Charulata’s longings and pathos in such an evocative and seemingly effortless manner. It also establishes her gaze and point of view, which dominate the film. The minimalism of the drawing is beautifully offset by the ornate title typography.