100 Essential Indian Films (eBook)

Rohit K. Dasgupta, Sangeeta Datta (Autoren)

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2018
288 Seiten
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-4422-7799-1 (ISBN)

Infos

This book offers a comprehensive view of the 100 most significant films ever produced in Bollywood. Each entry includes cast and crew information, language, date of release, a short description of the film’s plot, and most significantly, the importance of the film in the Indian canon.

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Although the motion picture industry in India is one of the oldest and largest in the worldwith literally thousands of productions released each yearfilms from that country have not been as well received as those from other countries. Known for their impressive musical numbers, melodramatic plots, and nationally beloved stars, Indian films have long been ignored by the West but are now at the forefront of cinema studies. With the prolific number of films available, it can be difficult to know what to watch. In 100 Essential Indian Films, Rohit K. Dasgupta and Sangeeta Datta identify and discuss significant works produced since the 1930s. Examining the output of different regional film industries throughout India, this volume offers a balance of box-office blockbusters, critical successes, and less-recognized cult classics. From early films by Satyajit Ray to contemporary classics such as Salaam Bombay and Lagaan, each entry includes comprehensive details about the film and situates the work in the context and history of the Indian canon.In addition to these notable productions, this book also examines key film directors and the work of major film stars in the industry. While many studies of Indian films focus on a single language's contributions, this encyclopedia offers a comprehensive guide to productions from across the country in various languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam, Assamese, Punjabi, Marathi, and English. 100 Essential Indian Films is an engaging volume that will appeal to both cinema scholars and those looking for an introduction to a vital component of world cinema.

Autor

Rohit K. Dasgupta is program director and lecturer in global communications and development at Loughborough University. He is the author of Digital Queer Cultures in India (2017) and editor of Queering Digital India (2018) and Friendship as Social Justice Activism (2018).Sangeeta Datta is a filmmaker, educator, and cultural commentator. She is the author of Shyam Benegal (2002) and Tagore: At Home in the World (2016) and coeditor of Rituparno Ghosh: Cinema, Gender and Art (2016). Datta is also the director of Baithak Arts, a not-for-profit company which promotes and celebrates the rich legacy of South Asian arts.

Inhalt

AcknowledgmentsIntroductionFilms A – Z Appendix: Films by English TitleBibliographyIndexAbout the Authors

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.12.2018
• Reihe/Serie: National Cinemas
• Zusatzinfo: 40 Illustrations including: - 40 Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs.
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Film / TV
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Theater / Ballett
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Tanzen / Tanzsport
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
• Schlagworte: Assamese • Awaara • Bali • Bengali • Bollywood • Bombay • Devi • Guide • Hindi • Hindi films • Indian Films • Indywood • jewel thief • Malayalam • Marathi • Masala films • Mother India • Mumbai • paisa vasool • Punjabi • Raja • satya • Satyajit Ray • Tamil • Telugi • the Lunchbox
• ISBN-10: 1-4422-7799-8 / 1442277998
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4422-7799-1 / 9781442277991