The Aesthetics of Ugliness in Contemporary Malayalam Cinema

Sunitha Srinivas C, Arunlal K (Autoren)

Buch | Hardcover

307 Seiten

2024 | Unabridged edition
Cambridge Scholars Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-0364-0936-4 (ISBN)

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Cinema as an aesthetic construct exists in a specific historical and political context, reflecting the society and its aesthetic values. Visual representation of the Ugly, its politics and aestheticization, are deeply rooted in the screen space. Featuring unconventional characters, unembellished visuals, raw and gritty storytelling, the unaesthetic challenges conventional notions of beauty on screen. The physical, psychological, and social manifestations of the ugly are incorporated into the cinematic space through content, theme, physical representations, symbols, setting, dialogue, as well as the camera. Exploring the intricate connection between ugliness and the cinematic medium, the book focuses on identity, gender, and other manifestations of Ugly in contemporary Malayalam cinema. It meticulously analyses the portrayal of ugliness in characters, narratives, and visual aesthetics, thus highlighting societal norms and realities of life. The book is a must-read for film scholars, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of aesthetics and storytelling.

Sunitha Srinivas C is a distinguished scholar and educator specializing in Cultural Studies. She has a substantial number of national and international publications to her credit. She is currently employed as Professor of English at the PG Department of English and Centre for Research, Government College Mokeri, India.Arunlal K is a translator, artist, and scholar recognized for his noteworthy achievements in the fields of Malayalam and English literature. His contributions span across various genres, including national and international papers, academic books, and poetry collections, reflecting a diverse and prolific career. He has contributed to the research in International Shakespearean Desk, Dublin. He currently works as Assistant Professor at the PG Department of English and Centre for Research, Government College, Mokeri.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.10.2024
Verlagsort	Newcastle upon Tyne
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 212 mm
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Film / TV
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies
ISBN-10	1-0364-0936-8 / 1036409368
ISBN-13	978-1-0364-0936-4 / 9781036409364
Zustand	Neuware