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Film Appreciation

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Explore the rich tapestry of Indian cinema in this comprehensive course covering various aspects of Hindi films. Delve into themes of social reform, globalization, censorship, and the portrayal of women in Bollywood. Examine the evolution of parallel cinema, neo-realism, and the historical significance of 100 years of Indian filmmaking. Analyze the impact of partition on Indian cinema and gain insights into socio-cultural perspectives. Study the works of influential directors like V. Shantaram, Prakash Jha, K.A. Abbas, Mehboob Khan, Raj Kapoor, Yash Chopra, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Gulzar, and Mahesh Bhatt. Discover key movements in cinema and trace the development of Hindi films through the ages in this extensive exploration of film appreciation.

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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