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Film Appreciation

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Overview

This course on Film Appreciation aims to help learners understand the themes and evolution of Hindi cinema, including social reform, globalization, censorship, portrayal of women, parallel cinema, neorealism, and the socio-cultural perspectives depicted in Indian films. By studying the works of prominent directors like V. Shantaram, Prakash Jha, Raj Kapoor, and others, participants will gain insights into the socio-economic and cultural aspects portrayed in Indian cinema. The course covers the historical context, movements in cinema, and the impact of significant events like the Partition of India on Indian films. The teaching method involves lectures, discussions, and analysis of film excerpts. This course is designed for individuals interested in gaining a deeper appreciation and understanding of Indian cinema's rich history and cultural significance.

Syllabus

Hindi Cinema and the theme of social reform - Part 2.
Hindi cinema and the theme of social reform.
Hindi Cinema and Globalization.
Hindi Cinema and Globalization - Part 2.
Cinema and Censorship : A Historical Perspective.
Cinema and Censorship : A Historical Perspective - Part 2.
Cinema and Censorship : A Historical Perspective - Pat 2.
Potrayal of Women in Hindi Cinema.
Potrayal of Women in Hindi Cinema - Part 2.
Hindi Parallel Cinema.
Hindi Parallel Cinema - Part 2.
Neo-Realism in Indian Cinema - Part 2.
Neorealism in Indian Cinema.
Neorealism in Indian Cinema - Part 4.
100 Years of Indian Cinema.
100 Years of Indian Cinema -II.
100 Years of Indian Cinema -III.
100 Years of Indian Cinema - IV.
Indian Cinema and the Partition of India.
Indian Cinema and the Partition of India - III.
Indian Cinema and the Partition of India - II.
Socio-culture Perspective in Indian Cinema.
Films of V. Shantaram.
Films of Prakash Jha.
Socio-economic and Cultural Perspective : Films of K. A Abbas films.
Films of Mehboob Khan.
Films of Raj Kapoor.
Films of Yash Chopra.
Films of Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
Films of Gulzar.
Films of Mahesh Bhatt.
Movements in Cinema : An Introduction.
Hindi Cinema Down the Ages : An Introduction.

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