DIRECTING IN INDIAN CINEMA: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO FILMMAKING IN THE LAND OF DIVERSITY - Softcover

Soumen Sarkar

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798891861749

Publisher: Notion Press, 2023

Synopsis

"Directing in Indian Cinema" is an indispensable guide for filmmakers, students, scholars, and enthusiasts keen on unraveling the intricacies of filmmaking in India's culturally rich and diverse cinematic landscape. The book delves deep into various facets of directing, celebrating India's cultural diversity and regional cinema while emphasizing the director's pivotal role in shaping narratives, visuals, and cultural impact. It provides a comprehensive view of a director's multifaceted responsibilities, from conceptualization and script development to casting, visual aesthetics, and storytelling. The book explores the use of indigenous narrative techniques, highlighting the collaborative partnership between directors and cinematographers to create visually stunning and emotionally resonant scenes. It offers insights into Indian cinema's reflection of societal intricacies and changing values and its global impact as a cultural ambassador. The practical aspect is enriched through case studies of iconic films and profiles of renowned Indian directors, shedding light on their unique approaches, techniques, and styles in achieving their artistic and storytelling objectives.

Edition details

• Publisher: Notion Press
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798891861749
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 494