1. Cinema of interruptions : action genres in contemporary Indian cinema.
by Gopalan, Lalitha. 
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Description: ISBN10: 0851709230, ISBN13: 9780851709239, [publisher: British Film Institute] Hardcover New Delhi : Oxford University Press., 2002. Hardcover. vi,218 pp. - A framework for understanding the distinctiveness of Indian cinema as a national cinema within a global context dominated by Hollywood is proposed by this book. With its sudden explosions into song-and-dance sequences, half-time intermissions and heavy traces of censorship, Indian cinema can be identified as a Cinema of Interruptions . To the uninitiated viewer, brought up on the seamless linear plotting of Hollywood narrative, this unfamiliar tendency towards digression may appear random and superfluous, yet this book argues that such devices assist in the construction of a distinct visual and narrative time-space. In the hands of imaginative directors, the conventions of Indian cinema become opportunities for narrative play and personal expression in such films as Sholay (1975), Nayakan (1987), Parinda (1989), Hathyar (1981) and Hey Ram! (1999). Cinema of Interruptions places commercial Indian film within a global system of popular cinemas, but also points out its engagement with the dominant genre principles implemented by Western film. By focusing on the action-genre work of leading contemporary directors J.P. Dutta, Mani Rutnam, and Vidhu Vinod Chopra, brazen national style is shown to interact with international genre films to produce a hybrid form that reworks the gangster film, the western and the avenging woman genre. Central to this study is the relationship Indian cinema shares with its audience, and an understanding of the pleasures it offers the cinephile. In articulating this bond the book presents not only a fresh framework for understanding popular Indian cinema but also a contribution to film genre studies. Condition : very good copy. ISBN 9780851709239. Keywords : FILM, India [Amsterdam, Netherlands] [Publication Year: 2002]  

2. Cinema of interruptions : action genres in contemporary Indian cinema.
by Gopalan, Lalitha. 
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Description: ISBN10: 0851709230, ISBN13: 9780851709239, [publisher: British Film Institute] Hardcover New Delhi : Oxford University Press., 2002. Hardcover. vi,218 pp. - A framework for understanding the distinctiveness of Indian cinema as a national cinema within a global context dominated by Hollywood is proposed by this book. With its sudden explosions into song-and-dance sequences, half-time intermissions and heavy traces of censorship, Indian cinema can be identified as a Cinema of Interruptions . To the uninitiated viewer, brought up on the seamless linear plotting of Hollywood narrative, this unfamiliar tendency towards digression may appear random and superfluous, yet this book argues that such devices assist in the construction of a distinct visual and narrative time-space. In the hands of imaginative directors, the conventions of Indian cinema become opportunities for narrative play and personal expression in such films as Sholay (1975), Nayakan (1987), Parinda (1989), Hathyar (1981) and Hey Ram! (1999). Cinema of Interruptions places commercial Indian film within a global system of popular cinemas, but also points out its engagement with the dominant genre principles implemented by Western film. By focusing on the action-genre work of leading contemporary directors J.P. Dutta, Mani Rutnam, and Vidhu Vinod Chopra, brazen national style is shown to interact with international genre films to produce a hybrid form that reworks the gangster film, the western and the avenging woman genre. Central to this study is the relationship Indian cinema shares with its audience, and an understanding of the pleasures it offers the cinephile. In articulating this bond the book presents not only a fresh framework for understanding popular Indian cinema but also a contribution to film genre studies. Condition : very good copy. ISBN 9780851709239. Keywords : FILM, India [Amsterdam, Netherlands] [Publication Year: 2002]  

3. Cinema of Interruptions: Action Genres in Contemporary Indian Cinema
by Gopalan Lalitha 
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Description: British Film Institute. Used - Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, and may have sticker on cover, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. British Film Institute ISBN 0851709230 9780851709239 [GB] 

4. Cinema of Interruptions: Action Genres in Contemporary Indian Cinema
by Gopalan, Lalitha 
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Description: British Film Institute 2002 Hard cover Good Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, and may have sticker on cover, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. 

5. Cinema of Interruptions: Action Genres in Contemporary Indian Cinema
by Gopalan, Lalitha 
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Description: ISBN10: 0851709230, ISBN13: 9780851709239, [publisher: British Film Institute] Hardcover Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, and may have sticker on cover, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. [Waltham Abbey, HERTS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2002]