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Indian Parallel Cinema

Indian Parallel Cinema

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Cinema and Social Change

Indian Parallel Cinema: Introduction “Indian Parallel Cinema,” also known as “Indian New Wave Cinema” and “Alternative Cinema,” is a film movement that gained prominence in the 1950s in the West Bengal state of India. At that time, commercial films were more popular and known for being melodramatic, with excessive glamour and many songs and dances […]

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Cinema and Social Change

Hindi Cinema and Social Change

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Cinema and Social Change

Cinema and Social Change As an art form, cinema has always been like a mirror that shows society’s complexities, struggles, accomplishments, and changes. Throughout history, various art forms have played pivotal roles in social movements and revolutions. Before the advent of cinema, passionate literature, and poetry were instrumental in stirring emotions and mobilizing people toward

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Genres of Films

A Comprehensive Guide to Genres of Films in 2024

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series History of Cinema

Genres of Films A genre is a category of writing, music, or any other art form with a particular style, form, or content. In simple words, the genre is a way to classify any form of art into more or less similar kinds of categories. The concept of the genre began during the Hollywood studio

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Pioneers of Cinema

Pioneers of Cinema: Knowing Legendary Filmmakers

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series History of Cinema

Pioneers of Cinema This article explores the pioneers of cinema, the filmmakers who established the foundation for the modern cinematic landscape. They introduced groundbreaking inventions, visionary storytelling, and innovative techniques in filmmaking that continue to inspire and influence filmmakers worldwide. The creativity and ingenuity of these visionaries, from the Lumière brothers’ invention of the motion

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history of cinema

Exploring the Fascinating History of Cinema

This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series History of Cinema

History of Cinema: Introduction ‘Cinema’ is derived from the French word ‘cinématographe,’ which means ‘motion picture projector and camera.’ The Lumiere brothers, credited with inventing the art form, coined the term in the 1890s. Since then, we have come a long way in capturing and viewing motion pictures. From the Lumiere brothers’ early motion-picture camera

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