This special edition of Film Indial is broken down into two parts. The first is an examination of themes and issues associated with Indian cinema and the second part focuses on specific films. Issues and themes discussed include: censorship; the coming of sound; Parsi theatre; song and dance; the rise and fall of the studio system; stars; the post-war generation; and myth to Masala. Films include: 'Light of Asia', 'Shiraz', 'A Throw of Dice', 'Devdas', 'The Untouchable', 'Saint Tukaram', 'Diamond Queen', and 'Hidden Star'. Key words: Indian Cinema; star system; Indian studio system; sound and music; professional theatre; silent cinema; censorship
| Item number | 26812 |
|---|---|
| Category | Book |
| Type | Reference |
| Dimensions | standard |
| Language | English |
| Country of origin | India |
| Related people | Rani Burra (editor) |