Shyam Benegal filmmaker and philosopher
"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 thr...
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| Sprache: | eng |
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London ; New York ; Oxford ; New Delhi ; Sydney
Bloomsbury Academic
2021
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| Schriftenreihe: | Philosophical filmmakers
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Tag hinzufügen | Zusammenfassung: | "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"-- |
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| Beschreibung: | 200 Seiten |
| ISBN: | 9781350063556 978-1-350-06355-6 9781350063549 978-1-350-06354-9 |