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Book SynopsisThis book provides an overview of the cinemas of Europe, the Middle East, East Asia and South Asia, interpreting some of the recent developments as strategic responses to globalisation. Highlighting transnational and cross-cultural structures, influences and themes.
Trade ReviewChaudhuri's thinking is clean, complex, important, scholarly, and informed ! A blurb on the back says the book is "vital" for students and teachers of film. And it really is. Her book is fluent and readable, and should encourage film students to explore further. This book is an indispensable introductory tool that grants readers insights into some of the most exciting and diverse global cinematic movements and styles on screens today. Forum for Modern Language Studies Chaudhuri's thinking is clean, complex, important, scholarly, and informed ! A blurb on the back says the book is "vital" for students and teachers of film. And it really is. Her book is fluent and readable, and should encourage film students to explore further. This book is an indispensable introductory tool that grants readers insights into some of the most exciting and diverse global cinematic movements and styles on screens today.
Table of ContentsIntroduction; PART ONE: EUROPE; 1. Overview of European Cinema; 2. Case Study: Scandinavian Cinema; PART TWO: THE MIDDLE EAST; 3. Overview of Middle Eastern Cinema; 4. Case Study: New Iranian Cinema; PART THREE: EAST ASIA; 5. Overview of East-Asian Cinema; 6. Case Study: Hong Kong Cinema; PART FOUR: THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT; 7. Overview of Cinema of the Indian Sub-continent; 8. Case Study: Indian Cinema; Conclusion; Glossary; Further Reading (including Filmography).
