{"product_id":"the-absence-trilogy-9781803095097","title":"The Absence Trilogy","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn insightful presentation of Indian film scripts that explore alienation and loss in middle-class life.    Renowned Indian filmmaker Mrinal Sen, celebrated for his pioneering contributions to parallel cinema, offers sensitive portrayals of the middle-class psyche in his films Ekdin Pratidin, Kharij, and Ekdin Achanak. Regarded among his finest works, these filmsthough not strictly a trilogy, having been produced years aparteach explores the theme of absence: the sudden disappearance of an individual, the resulting exposure of underlying values, and the profound changes in relationships and attitudes among those left behind.    This volume features shot-by-shot reconstructions (as in post-production film scripts) of all three films, alongside a comprehensive introductory essay from Somnath Zutshi. It is richly illustrated with black-and-white reproductions of scenes from the films, providing a visual complement to the textual analysis. This edition brings Sen's cinematic artistry and thematic depth to an international audience, offering an insightful exploration of his work.","brand":"Seagull Books London Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51042784903511,"sku":"9781803095097","price":18.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781803095097.jpg?v=1750955625","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-absence-trilogy-9781803095097","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}