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 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 …
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"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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- Publication Date:2021
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Bloomsbury Academic
- Place of Publication:London ; New York ; Oxford ; New Delhi ; Sydney
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2021
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- Description:200 Seiten
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781350063556, 135006355X, 9781350063549, 1350063541
- oclc:on1241675842
- LC Classification:PN1998.3.B467
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