Format:
1 Online-Ressource (208 pages)
Edition:
First edition
Edition:
Also published in print
ISBN:
9781350063570
Series Statement:
Philosophical filmmakers
Content:
Prelims Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Ankur, Nishant, Manthan: The Uprising Trilogy -- 3. An Indian Feminist ?I : Bhumika, Mandi -- 4. An Indian Feminist ? II: The Muslim Women Trilogy ? Mammo, Zubeidaa, Sardari Begum -- 5. The Fabulist ? Junoon, Suraj ka Satwan Ghoda, Kondura, Kalyug -- Bibliography -- Index.
Content:
"For over forty years, Shyam Benegal has been one the leading forces in Indian cinema. Informed by a rich political and philosophical sensibility and a mastery of the craft of filmmaking, Benegal is both of, and not of, Bollywood. Focusing on its philosophical depth, Samir Chopra identifies three key aspects of Benegal's oueuvre: a trio of films which signalled to middle-class India that a revolt was brewing in India's hinterlands; two sets of movies which make powerful feminist statements and showcase strong female characters; and Benegal's interpretation, 'translation', and reimagining of literary works of diverse provenances and artistic impulses"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Also published in print.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Additional Edition:
1350063541
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135006355X
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9781350063532
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9781350063549
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9781350063556
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9781350063563
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9781350070882
Additional Edition:
9781350063556
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Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe 9781350063556
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books
DOI:
10.5040/9781350063570
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