The Absence Trilogy - Couverture souple

Sen, Mrinal

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1803095091 ISBN 13 : 9781803095097

Editeur : Seagull Books London Ltd, 2025

Synopsis

An insightful presentation of Indian film scripts that explore alienation and loss in middle-class life.

Renowned Indian filmmaker Mrinal Sen, celebrated for his pioneering contributions to parallel cinema, offers sensitive portrayals of the middle-class psyche in his films Ekdin Pratidin, Kharij, and Ekdin Achanak. Regarded among his finest works, these films--though not strictly a trilogy, having been produced years apart--each explores the theme of absence: the sudden disappearance of an individual, the resulting exposure of underlying values, and the profound changes in relationships and attitudes among those left behind.

This volume features shot-by-shot reconstructions (as in post-production film scripts) of all three films, alongside a comprehensive introductory essay from Somnath Zutshi. It is richly illustrated with black-and-white reproductions of scenes from the films, providing a visual complement to the textual analysis. This edition brings Sen's cinematic artistry and thematic depth to an international audience, offering an insightful exploration of his work.

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À propos de l?auteur

Mrinal Sen (1923-2018) directed more than thirty feature films, documentaries, and telefilms. He was instrumental in launching the New Cinema movement in India with his critically acclaimed Bhuvan Shome (1969).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Seagull Books London Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1803095091
• ISBN 13: 9781803095097
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 250
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible