Indian cinema: a very short introduction

One film out of every five made anywhere on earth comes from India. From its beginnings under colonial rule through to the heights of Bollywood, Indian cinema has challenged social injustices such as caste, the oppression of Indian women, religious intolerance, rural poverty, and the pressures of li...

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1. Verfasser: Rajadhyaksha, Ashish 1957- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: [Oxford] Oxford University Press 2016
Schriftenreihe:Very short introductions
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Zusammenfassung:One film out of every five made anywhere on earth comes from India. From its beginnings under colonial rule through to the heights of Bollywood, Indian cinema has challenged social injustices such as caste, the oppression of Indian women, religious intolerance, rural poverty, and the pressures of life in the burgeoning cities. And yet, the Indian movie industry makes only about five percent of Hollywood's annual revenue. Ashish Rajadhyaksha delves into the political, social, and economic factors which, over time, have shaped Indian cinema into a fascinating counterculture
Beschreibung:Previously issued in print: 2016
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (160 Seiten) Illustrationen
ISBN:9780191789694
DOI:10.1093/actrade/9780198723097.001.0001

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