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Bollywood superstars : a short story of Indian cinema / edited by Julien Rousseau and Hélène Kessous.

Rousseau, Julien (Museum curator), (editor,, curator,, author., Editor, Curator, Author). Kessous, Hélène, (editor,, curator,, author., Editor, Curator, Author). D'Azevedo, Amandine (contributor., Contributor). Higonnet, Julie, (translator., Translator). Louvre Abu Dhabi (host institution., Host institution). Musée du Qual Branly - Jacques Chirac, (host institution., Host institution).

Summary:

In India, the power of an icon or a holy person is often conveyed by way of sight: one must "behold" the entity in question. This particular import of sight has undoubtedly contributed to cinema's elevated position within Indian culture; the release of a film and the hero-worship of actors in India arouses great fervor. 'Bollywood Superstars' traces the development of Indian cinema from its precedents in the late 19th century to its establishment as a massive industry a century later. Several chapters are dedicated to key figures within this remarkable history, including cinematographer Ravi Varma, producer Dadasaheb Phalke, director Satyajit Ray and the actor Rajinikanth. The volume emphasizes the particular flavor of films produced in different regions: "Kollywood" cinema from Tamil (a mix of comedy, action and emotion), "Bollywood" cinema from Mumbai (musical ?masala films?) and "Tollywood" cinema from Bengali studios (critically acclaimed art films). Punctuating this wealth of information are film stills, movie posters, photographs and various artworks that have inspired the country's filmmakers. Exhibition: Louvre Abu Dhabi, UAE (25.01. - 04.06.2023) and Musée du Qual Branly - Jacques Chirac (26.09.2023 - 07.01.2024).

Record details

ISBN: 9786148035524
ISBN: 6148035529
Physical Description: 174 pages, 2 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color), facsimiles, portraits (some color) ; 24 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Beirut : Kaph Books, 2023.
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

General Note:

"Catalogue Authors, Amandine D'Azevedo ..." and eight others.--Page 7.

"English translation: Julie Higonnet (The Content Creation Company)."--Page 176.

"Published on the occasion of the 'Bollywood Superstars: a Short Story of Indian Cinema' exhibition, organised by Louvre Abu Dhabi, Musée du Qual Branly - Jacques Chirac, and France Muséums ... 25 January to 4 June 2023 and ... 26 September 2023 to 7 January 2024."--Page 5.

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-174).